Doris Neal
American baseball player, All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
Born
1928
97 years ago
Died
July 7th, 2012
13 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League during its founding years. Primarily played as an outfielder and contributed significantly to her team’s performance. The league showcased female athletes during a time when women's participation in sports was limited. After retiring from professional play, remained involved in baseball through various community initiatives.
Played for the Rockford Peaches
Participated in the inaugural season of the league
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