Jean Faut
Baseball player and professional bowler
Born
November 17th, 1925
99 years ago
Died
2023
2 years ago — 98 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played professional softball and baseball, primarily as a pitcher. Participated in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League from 1943 to 1954, achieving significant success during that time. Later transitioned to professional bowling, competing and excelling in various championship events.
Played for the Racine Belles and Chicago Colleens
Won the AAGPBL championship in 1943
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