Full Description
Women have been involved in baseball from the game's early days, in a wide range of capacities. This ambitious encyclopedia provides information on women players, managers, teams, leagues, and issues since the mid-19th century. Players are listed by maiden name with married name, when known, in parentheses. Information provided includes birth date, death date, team, dates of play, career statistics and brief biographical notes when available. Related entries are noted for easy cross-reference. Appendices include the rosters of the World War II era All American Girls Professional Baseball League teams; the standings and championships from the AAGPBL; and all women's baseball teams and players identified to date.
Contents
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Foreword by Laura Wulf
Preface
The Encyclopedia
Appendices
A: AAGPBL Rosters
B: AAGPBL Teams, League Champions and Batting Champions
C: Other Rosters
D: Women's World Series Results
E: Women's World Series Rosters
F: World Cup Rosters, 2004
G: Tournament Results
Bibliography
About the Contributors
Index
