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World War II vet fulfills goal of pitching at Wrigley Field (The Associated Press)

Yahoo! Sports | May 31, 2015

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CHICAGO (AP) -- More than 70 years after he hoped to make his major league debut, a World War II veteran fulfilled his goal of pitching at Wrigley Field.

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Tony Gianunzio walked to the mound Sunday and threw out the first ball before the Chicago Cubs hosted the Kansas City Royals.

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