                     National Defense Service List
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After World War II and the Korean War, MLB made roster space
allowences for returning players who had served in the military.
These players were kept on the National Defense Service List (NDSL)
for one year after their military discharge and did not count against
their teams roster.

In the 1954 season, the following players were classified AS NDSL players:

BAL-Bob Turley
BOS-Tom Brewer, Leo Kiely,Ted Williams
CHA-None
CLE-Hal Naragon
DET-Frank House
NYA-Bobby Brown, Jerry Coleman, Bob Grim, Tom Morgan
PHA-Arnie Portocarrero
WS1-None
BRO-Don Newcombe, Johnny Podres
CHN-Don Robertson
CIN-Lloyd Merriman, Cliff Ross, Moe Savransky
MLN-Charlie Gorin, Chet Nichols, Phil Paine
NY1-Alex Konikowski, Willie Mays
PHI-None
PIT-Vern Law,Bob Purkey, Bob Skinner
SLN-Tom Poholsky





