Janet Anderson Perkin
Canadian baseball player and curler
Born
1921
104 years ago
Died
March 30th, 2012
13 years ago — 91 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Played women’s baseball in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League during its inaugural season in 1943. Competed in curling and was a member of the Canadian national team. Contributed to promoting women's sports through participation in competitive events.
Played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
Competed internationally in curling
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