Erma Bergmann
Baseball player and All-American Girls League MVP
Born
1924
101 years ago
Died
September 13th, 2015
10 years ago — 91 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A prominent baseball player competed in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League from 1943 to 1954. Played for multiple teams, including the Racine Belles and the Minneapolis Millerettes. Achieved acclaim as an All-Star and showcased talent both as a pitcher and an infielder. Contributed significantly to the popularity of women's baseball during the league's existence. Retired following the league's dissolution in 1954 and later received recognition for contributions to the sport. Inducted into the Women’s Sports Hall of Fame in 1988.
Played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
Inducted into the Women’s Sports Hall of Fame
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