Mamie on the Mound A Woman in Baseball's Negro Leagues |
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| Author:
| Henderson, Leah |
| Illustrator:
| Doutsiopoulos, George |
| ISBN: | 978-1-68446-221-6 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2020 |
| Publisher: | Capstone
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| Imprint: | Capstone Editions |
| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | USD $9.95USD $18.95USD $18.95 |
Book Description:
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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...
More DescriptionMamie "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.