Gray played one season in the Major Leagues, hitting only .213 with no homers and 13 RBI.  But his story was cathartic to a war-torn country, especially to disabled servicemen returning from World War II.

Gray played one season in the Major Leagues, hitting only .213 with no homers and 13 RBI. But his story was cathartic to a war-torn country, especially to disabled servicemen returning from World War II.

Gray played one season in the Major Leagues, hitting only .213 with no homers and 13 RBI.&nbsp; But his story was cathartic to a war-torn country, especially to disabled servicemen returning from World War II.

Pete Gray played 77 games for the 1945 St. Louis Browns – with one arm.

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Pete Gray played 77 games for the 1945 St. Louis Browns – with one arm.

Pete Gray played 77 games for the 1945 St. Louis Browns – with one arm.