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Tony Lupien's Fight for Veteran Rights in Baseball

Tony Lupien, a Harvard graduate and former Phillies player, returns from World War Two to find his major league job traded to the Hollywood Stars. Despite believing his job was guaranteed by federal law, Lupiens challenge to the teams decision fails due to financial constraints. This story explores the intersection of post-war veteran rights and professional sports.

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