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The 1940s
Seattle Rainiers' outfielder Bill Matheson jumps to make a catch in 1944. After the United States entered WWII, President Roosevelt decided that professional baseball was good for the country’s morale. So although some players joined the military, the Seattle Rainiers continued to play throughout the war. The team even played exhibition games against service ball clubs to raise money for the war effort.
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