Marie Kruckel

American baseball player, All-American Girls Professional Baseball League

Marie Kruckel - Athletes & Sports Figures born 1924
Born

1924
101 years ago

Died
Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball player competed in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League from 1944 to 1954. Primarily played as an outfielder. Contributed to the success of the Chicago Blue Sox and the Fort Wayne Daisies. Retired from baseball to pursue other interests but remained involved with the league and its legacy.

Played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League

Competed for the Chicago Blue Sox

Competed for the Fort Wayne Daisies

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