Mamie on the Mound
Download or Read eBook Mamie on the Mound PDF written by Leah Henderson and published by Capstone Editions. This book was released on 2020 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Leah Henderson |
| Publisher | : Capstone Editions |
| Total Pages | : 33 |
| Release | : 2020 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781684460236 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1684460239 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (36 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Mamie on the Mound by : Leah Henderson
Book excerpt: 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.
