Amanda Clement

Baseball player and umpire

Amanda Clement - Baseball player and umpire
Born

March 20th, 1888
136 years ago

Died

1971
54 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Pioneered opportunities for women in baseball as a player and umpire. Umpired professional baseball games, breaking gender barriers in the sport. Worked as an educator, promoting physical education and sports for women. Contributed to the growth of women's roles in sports through various initiatives and teachings.

First female umpire in professional baseball

Played for the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League

Advocated for women's participation in sports

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