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WHM - Storytellers - Stage and Screen
This week we celebrate Women’s History Month, including the amazing accomplishments and firsts from many women in sports history.
Highlighting the women storytellers of baseball, this time in Cine...
AAGPBL
WHM - Dorothy Chapman
This week as part of Women's History Month, we introduce you to some amazing women - today Dorothy Chapman, All-Star catcher of the AAGPBL.
According to the AAGPBL website - in a Biography submitt...
AAGPBL
WHM - Sophie Kurys
This week as part of Women's History Month, we introduce you to some amazing women - today Sophie Kurys, the speedy superstar of the AAGPBL.
Sophie Kurys played for 8 years in the All-American Gir...
Negro League
WHM - Toni Stone
This week as part of Women's History Month, we introduce you to some amazing women - today Toni Stone, the Negro Leagues first female player.
It was 1953, and many of the stars of the Negro League...
AAGPBL
WHM - Dottie Kamenshek
This week as part of Women's History Month, we introduce you to some amazing women - today Dottie Kamenchek, one of the AAGPBL's all time greats.
At the age of 17, Dottie was spotted by scouts fro...
Negro League
BHM - John Donaldson
This week as part of Black History Month, we introduce you to John Donaldson, the greatest pitcher you don't know.
From nlbemuseum.com (http://www.nlbemuseum.com/history/players/donaldson.html)
Jo...
Hall of Fame
BHM - Pete Hill
This week as part of Black History Month, we introduce you to Pete Hill, who was black baseball's first superstar.
Pete Hill had speed, a strong throwing arm, and the ability to hit for a high ave...
BHM
BHM - Hank Aaron - The Negro Leagues
This week as part of Black History Month, we introduce you to Hank Aaron, who for three magical months was a part of the Negro Leagues.
When the Indianapolis Clowns saw the then 17 year old Henry ...
BHM
BHM - Buck O'Neil
This week as part of Black History Month, we introduce you to Buck O'Neil, one of the most beloved figures in the history of the league.
If Buck O'Neil only told the stories of the Negro Leagues, ...