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

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Synopsis
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.
Copyright:
2020

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
32 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781684462216
Publisher:
Capstone
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Capstone Editions, a Capstone imprint
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Children's Books, Nonfiction, Sports, Biographies and Memoirs
Grade Levels:
Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade
Reading Age:
8–12
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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