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Hank Bauer

Obituary

Hank Bauer, a hard-hitting, hard-nosed outfielder for the New York Yankees and former major league manager who made his home in the Kansas City area, died today after a battle with cancer. He was 84. Bauer played on nine pennant winners and seven World Series champions with the New York...

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My father, John McGinty, was a fellow Marine Raider in WWII and was great friends with Hank. If you get a chance, read the book titled Semper Fi, Mac and turn to page 197. On that page, Hank tells the story of my father getting shot in Okinawa. I'd love to hear from Hank's children and share our stories.

A TRUE AMERICAN HERO. A life well lived Sir.

A few years ago one of my younger brothers, Mark and I were taking our dad, Don to Augusta for the Masters Practice Rounds. We were seated at KCI and I saw Hank also seated wating for a flight. I walked over and re-introduced myself as I (and my little sister Julie) had recently visited with Hank at a autograph show at the Chiefs practice facility. He said he was going to Florida for a Bill Skowron golf tournament. I asked him if he had a few minutes to meet my dad. He said sure. Dad was...

I attended a autograph show at the Chiefs practice facility several years ago and Hank was there signing and I saw him as soon as I walked in with my little sister. Hank kept Julie and I entertained for 2 hours with stories, 2 strangers. I loved Hank Bauer then and I still do. I did not attend his funeral as nobody would know me and think I was a publicity seeker. I still regret missing his funeral. He was very proud of his special ring commentating the 5 Yankee WS from '51 to '55. Said...

Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.

Saepe Expertus, Semper Fidelis, Fratres Aeterni.

Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever.

Thank you for your service to this nation.

go yankees

Memory Eternal!

Hank Bauer was a stand up man and friend to my Grandfather John McGinty. My Grandfather talked very highly of Hank and our family was very saddend by your loss. They served together on Okinawa and Guam. I am not sure if Hank was on New Georgia, but I believe they were there together. John died one year after Hank and we still have a picture of them together in the war. Hank mentions John in the book "Semper Fi Mac," he refers to John as McGinny. From the McGinty's to the...