On June 30, 2024, Warren G. Hoger, The Coach, received his Crown of Glory at the age of 94. Warren was born on January 7, 1930 on the southside of Chicago, home of the White Sox, for him, the only baseball team in town. Warren's dad, Herbert worked steadily for the CTA during the depression years, necessitating many moves, times were difficult but happy. While still quite young, Warren's mother Annie became wheelchair dependent and Warren's life changed dramatically. With his older sister Betty married, brother Howard in the Navy, and his mother home bound, Warren had lots of freedom which led to some questionable behavior. He credits the firm guidance of his sister in pulling him away from his rebellious ways. Warren attended two public elementary schools and two Lutheran schools: the first Lutheran school was Timothy, Chicago and the second St. Paul, Austin where he graduated and was confirmed.
Warren's love of history, particularly WWII, came about because his big brother Howard se

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