                     National Defense Serive 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 1955 season, the following players were classified AS NDSL players:


BOS-Frank Baumann, Dick Brodowski, Faye Throneberry
CHA-Sammy Esposito
CLE-Stu Locklin
DET-Bud Black, Bubba Phillips, JW Porter
KC1-Bill Harrington
NYA-Johnny Kucks, Billy Martin
WS1-Ted Abernathy, Ernie Oravert
CHN-Harry Chiti, Al Lary
PIT-Dick Groat, Ron Kline, Eddie O'brien, Johnny O'Brien








