Born and raised in the city by the bay, Walter Judnich was one of many outstanding major leaguers to originate from San Francisco including Frankie Crosetti, Dolf Camilli, Tony Lazzeri, Joe Cronin, Lefty O’Doul, and Joe DiMaggio. Two players in particular, Dario Lodigiani and Eddie Joost played with Walt in youth baseball before also signing professional contracts. Like DiMaggio, Lazzeri and O’Doul, Judnich’s minor league contract was purchased by the Yankees…see: Part 1: The Bomber Brownie: Walt Judnich
We will be publishing the remaining segments of this story, soon:
Part 2: 7th Army Air Force Bombing Command
Part 3: Hawaiian October: Judnich’s First World Series
Part 4: Bellows, the 313th Bomb Wing and Home
Chevrons and Diamonds 