LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers paid tribute to Veterans Day on Wednesday by hosting 300 active-duty service members, as well as veterans and their families, for batting practice at Dodger Stadium.
Among former Dodgers players serving as hosts were special advisor Don Newcombe, a veteran of the Korean War, and Roy Gleason, believed to be the only former Major Leaguer who also was wounded while serving during the Vietnam War. Former Dodgers Billy Ashley and Al Downing also participated.
Among the veterans attending was Ret. Lt. Col. David Friend, a 95-year-old World War II veteran and member of the fabled Tuskegee Airmen.