Speaker Series: Legendary Athletes in Combat During World War II

Join us at the Buffalo Naval Park’s Hangar Building at 6:00 PM on Thursday, October 23, for a speaker series program with author, historian, and actor Christopher Warner. His written works have appeared in numerous magazines and publications, including Aviation History, Military History, The Past, Portland Monthly, World War Two Quarterly, History Scotland, Irish America, The Kerry Magazine, and Síocháin. His new book, Playing for Keeps: Legendary Athletes in Combat During World War II, was released this Fall.

Playing for Keeps: Legendary Athletes in Combat During World War II presents the combat experiences of the greatest athletes from the “Greatest Generation.” Whether pitching no-hitters, scoring touchdowns, or winning Olympic gold medals, these superstars were a rare breed. But they would also prove their mettle in a different arena, taking part in some of the biggest battles in history.

This event is free and open to the public with a suggested donation of $5.00.