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Mamie on the Mound|Leah Henderson
Mamie on the Mound : A Woman in Baseball's Negro Leagues
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Overview

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.

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  • ISBN-13: 9781684460236
  • ISBN-10: 1684460239
  • Publisher: Capstone Editions
  • Publish Date: January 2020
  • Dimensions: 11.3 x 9.4 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
  • Page Count: 32
  • Reading Level: Ages 8-12

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