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Battle Creek Belles

@BellesCreek

Fan account celebrating the history and legacy of the Battle Creek Belles, professional women's baseball team, 1951-1952.

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Headed to Florida to participate in this year's Trailblazers Series. We are excited to work with so many outstanding young athletes. See you there!
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KELSIE WHITMORE MAKING BIG MOVES TO THE BAY AREA💪

25-year old RHP Kelsie Whitmore has signed with the Oakland Ballers , a new team in the independent Pioneer Baseball League. She was one of three players signed after an open tryout hosted in Oakland, CA this weekend.
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It may be the last day of Women's History Month, but our Women's Baseball Heritage Trail is here every day for you to explore our rich history all over the world. New sites are added constantly, so find your next spot on the map! womeninbaseballweek.org/index.php/heri…

It may be the last day of Women's History Month, but our Women's Baseball Heritage Trail is here every day for you to explore our rich history all over the world. New sites are added constantly, so find your next spot on the map! #WomensHistoryMonth #WBHT womeninbaseballweek.org/index.php/heri…
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Nominations are now open for the 2024 Dorothy Seymour Mills Lifetime Achievement Award for contributions to promoting women in baseball. Nominations are due May 27th, Visit the link for more information.
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Nominations are now open for the 2024 Dorothy Seymour Mills Lifetime Achievement Award for contributions to promoting women in baseball. Nominations are due May 27th, Visit the link for more information. #SABR #WomeninBaseball sabr.org/latest/submit-…
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Did you know before Bridget Venturi was a pitcher with the Colorado Silver Bullets, she was the Women's Grand Champion for the first season of American Gladiators? She previously played softball and basketball for the University of Michigan.

Did you know before Bridget Venturi was a pitcher with the Colorado Silver Bullets, she was the Women's Grand Champion for the first season of American Gladiators? She previously played softball and basketball for the University of Michigan. #WomensHistoryMonth #WomeninBaseball
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Cuban baseball stars Migdalia Perez, Mirtha Marrero, and Isabel Alvarez all took to the mound for Battle Creek during the 1951 or 1952 seasons.

Cuban baseball stars Migdalia Perez, Mirtha Marrero, and Isabel Alvarez all took to the mound for Battle Creek during the 1951 or 1952 seasons. #WomensHistoryMonth #ALOTO #AAGPBL
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The IWBC is a fast growing organization that supports women in baseball in a lot of different ways. Learn what education and preserving history looks like from their archivist on this pod!

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Gertie Dunn was a shortstop for South Bend and Battle Creek. She is a member of both the US National Field Hockey and Lacrosse Halls of Fame. A statue based on this photo will be unvieled this month at the Sports Legends of Delaware County Hall of Fame.

Gertie Dunn was a shortstop for South Bend and Battle Creek. She is a member of both the US National Field Hockey and Lacrosse Halls of Fame. A statue based on this photo will be unvieled this month at the Sports Legends of Delaware County Hall of Fame. #WomensHistoryMonth
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Perry is an international umpire with years of amateur & pro baseball experience, including MLB spring training and calls hundreds of games yearly. She is an IWBC board member and Baseball for All advisor.

Perry is an international umpire with years of amateur & pro baseball experience, including MLB spring training and calls hundreds of games yearly. She is an IWBC board member and Baseball for All advisor. #WomensHistoryMonth #APlaceofTheirOwn
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Jean Cione was a versatile AAGPBL veteran, playing 1B, OF, and pitching for several teams, including Battle Creek. The Rockford, IL native spent 10 years in the league and was a champion with the 1945 Peaches.

Jean Cione was a versatile AAGPBL veteran, playing 1B, OF, and pitching for several teams, including Battle Creek. The Rockford, IL native spent 10 years in the league and was a champion with the 1945 Peaches. #WomensHistoryMonth #ALOTO
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Bernice Gera filed a civil rights suit against on 3/15/71 when her contract to umpire in the New York-Penn League became void after 6 days without an explanation.

The NYS Human Rights ruled for her & becoming the 1st woman to umpire a Minor League Baseball game..

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Bernice Gera filed a civil rights suit against #MLB on 3/15/71 when her contract to umpire in the New York-Penn League became void after 6 days without an explanation. The @NYSHumanRights ruled for her & becoming the 1st woman to umpire a @MiLB game.. #BaseballandtheLaw 244-5
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MORE COLLEGE BASEBALL HISTORY

During today’s Beacons Baseball game against Baseball Girlfriend, it’s likely that Asst. Coach Jacqui Reynolds (@UMassBoston) & Asst. Coach Carol Laube (@georgefox) became the first women to coach against each other in NCAA baseball history.

MORE COLLEGE BASEBALL HISTORY #WHM2024 During today’s @BeaconsBaseball game against @gf_baseball, it’s likely that Asst. Coach @ReynoldsWrap015 (@UMassBoston) & Asst. Coach @coachcarol43 (@georgefox) became the first women to coach against each other in NCAA baseball history.
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Jane was a former utility player from 1949-52 in the AAGPBL. She graduated at East Stroudsburg University and received her Masters degree at Rutgers. “It's funny, I worked in education for 42 years, but people remember me best for baseball”.

Jane was a former utility player from 1949-52 in the AAGPBL. She graduated at East Stroudsburg University and received her Masters degree at Rutgers. “It's funny, I worked in education for 42 years, but people remember me best for baseball”. #WomensHistoryMonth #APlaceofTheirOwn
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