Joanne Weaver

Baseball player, All-American Girls League

Joanne Weaver - Baseball player, All-American Girls League
Born

December 19th, 1935
89 years ago

Died

March 19th, 2000
24 years ago — 64 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

Links & References

A celebrated baseball player achieved recognition in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) during its existence from 1943 to 1954. Weaver played primarily as a shortstop and outfielder. She joined the league in 1944 and contributed to the success of teams such as the Chicago Colleens and the Grand Rapids Chicks. The league featured in the 1992 film 'A League of Their Own,' showcasing the challenges and accomplishments of female baseball players in the era. Weaver retired from professional baseball in 1954 but remained involved in the sport through coaching and mentoring young players, highlighting the importance of women's baseball in American sports history.

Played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League

Contributed to the Chicago Colleens

Contributed to the Grand Rapids Chicks

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