U.S. Navy
Ferrick appeared in 31 games for the 1942 Indians, going 3–2 with a 1.99 ERA, which would have lead the American League had he pitched more innings. That Christmas, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served as a Shipfitter, Third-Class at Naval Station Great Lakes in Lake County, Illinois. While serving in Hawaii in 1944, he played baseball at Kāneʻohe Bay Naval Air Station, and starred in the 1944 Pacific Service World Series between the Navy and U.S. Army. In 1945, Chief Petty Officer Ferrick participated in the Navy’s Western Pacific Tour, playing for the fifth fleet team.
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