1946-1948

Ernie White missed the entire 1945 season while serving in the Army seeing action at the Battle of the Bulge. He made it home without crippling injury, but after returning from the war, Ernie was released by the Cardinals during spring training because of his continued arm troubles. The Braves signed him a few hours after his release, however, outbidding several other clubs. Apparently teams were still thinking that he might rebound ...

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