Soldier Athletes - Good Sports Author:Glenn Stout Four stories of bravery and self-sacrifice from well known athletes who have served in the United States military. Ted Williams, Boston Red Sox outfielder and a pilot during both World War II and Korea, where he saw combat and survived a crash landing. Rocky Bleier, Pittsburgh Steelers running back, who nearly lost a foot on a land mine dur... more »ing Vietnam War. Carlos May, Chicago White Sox outfielder, an emerging star who played in the major leagues even after nearly losing a thumb during a National Guard service training accident. Pat Tillman, Arizona Cardinals defensive back joined the military after 9/11 and was later killed in Afghanistan. « less