Moe Berg

Baseball player and World War II spy

Moe Berg - Athletes & Sports Figures born March 2nd, 1902
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Played as a catcher in Major League Baseball from 1923 to 1939, representing teams such as the Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox, and the Washington Senators. Apart from a baseball career, served as a spy for the Office of Strategic Services during World War II. Conducted intelligence-gathering missions in Europe, including assessing the German atomic bomb project. After the war, contributed to post-war analysis and educational efforts.

Played for several Major League Baseball teams

Served as a spy in World War II

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