Mamie “Peanut” Johnson had one dream: to play professional baseball. She was a talented player, but she wasn’t welcome in the segregated All-American Girls Pro Baseball League due to the color of her skin. However, a greater opportunity came her way in 1953 when Johnson signed to play ball for the Negro Leagues’ Indianapolis Clowns, becoming the first female pitcher to play on a men’s professional team. During the three years she pitched for the Clowns, her record was an impressive 33-8. But more importantly, she broke ground for other female athletes and for women everywhere.
Author: Leah Henderson
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Capstone Editions
Published: 01/01/2020
Pages: 32
Weight: 1lbs
Size: 11.30h x 9.40w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781684460236
Language: English
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