Baseball player Billy Martin inducted into Army

Baseball player Billy Martin inducted into Army

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History, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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Billy Martin, a star from the last World Series, is leaving the Yankees to join the Army for two years. At 25, he is inducted in San Francisco, marking his second Army service after a brief stint in 1950. This transition involves a salary cut, but it is a gain for the Army as Martin bids farewell to baseball temporarily.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant change is the Yankee second baseman undergoing?

Retiring from sports

Switching to a different baseball team

Joining the Army for two years

Becoming a coach

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does Billy Martin join other draftees for his Army induction?

Chicago

San Francisco

Los Angeles

New York

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many times has Billy Martin served in the Army?

Once

Twice

Three times

Never

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What year did Billy Martin previously serve in the Army?

1945

1950

1955

1960

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Billy Martin say farewell to as he joins the Army?

His hometown

His college

His family

His baseball career