Mamie on the Mound: A Woman in Baseball's Negro Leagues (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781684467990)

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
ISBN-10: 1684467993
ISBN-13: 9781684467990
Publisher: Capstone Editions
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2023
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 6.30h x 7.00w x 0.30d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.2
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
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