Patricia Brown

American baseball player, All-American Girl

Patricia Brown - Athletes & Sports Figures born 1931
Born

1931
95 years ago

Died
Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played professional baseball as a member of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League during the 1940s. Contributed to the growth of women's baseball through participation in the league, which highlighted female athletic talent during and after World War II. After the league's closure, continued to engage with baseball as a coach and supporter of women's sports. The league's legacy was later depicted in the film 'A League of Their Own'.

Played for the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League

Participated in women's baseball during the 1940s

Involved in coaching and supporting women's sports

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