Breaking Barriers: Women in The Big Leagues
http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2009-09-30/breaking-barriers-women-big-leagues
It's a unique view of life in the early 20th Century. During a time of racial segregation and strict gender lines, a young African American girl grew up to play professional baseball. We meet local legend Mamie Johnson, the first woman to pitch for a Negro League Baseball team, and one of only three women to play in the League at all. And we explore what her story can teach us about American history and our favorite past time.
Guests
Mamie "Peanut" Johnson
pitcher, Indianapolis Clowns, Negro League Baseball (1953-55) ; and subject of the children's book "A Strong Right Arm" (Puffin Press);
Susan Reyburn
historian; and co-author of Baseball Americana (Smithsonian Books)
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Awesome interview Mamie "Peanuts" Johnson is a true American jewel, would love to talk with her or be able to e-mail her to let her know how beautiful a person and athlete she is. I went to Carroll High in NE and understand a park is to be named in her honor, where and when is this taking place? Currently reading Satchel Page The Life and Times of an American Legend and fascinated with Negro League Baseball, it was hard enough on the fellas but a women pitcher... are you kidding me? She must've been truly incredible. Please let her know people are out here that think she is great.