In 1944, his average fell to .238 playing in 75 games, then in 1945 he raised his average to .275 while appearing in 97 games. He played through the war years due to a trick knee condition that rendered him unfit for military duty, and also sidelined him at times.
In 1944, his batting average dropped to .238 in 75 games, then in 1945 it rose to .275 while appearing in 97 games. He played through the war years due to a knee condition that prevented him from serving in the military and also sidelined him at times.