Mamie on the Mound: A Woman in Baseball's Negro Leagues

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.

ISBN-13: 9781684467990

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Capstone Editions

Publication Date: 01-01-2023

Pages: 32

Product Dimensions: 6.30h x 7.00w x 0.30d

Age Range: 8 - 12 Years