Minneapolis Millerettes
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The Minneapolis Millerettes were an expansion All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
team that played for one season in 1944. They played their home games in Nicollet Park
, home of the men's minor league team the Minneapolis Millers
. The Millerettes' uniform consisted of a maroon cap and socks and a dress uniform with the circular Minneapolis city seal at the center of the chest.
The Millerettes spent most of their season on the road, playing poorly. The team was managed
by Bubber Jonnard
, and finished 26 and a half games out of first place, with a 45-72 record. Due to the homeless state of their schedule, players and league officials nicknamed the Minneapolis team, The Orphans.
The following year, the Millerettes moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana
, where they became the Fort Wayne Daisies
.
All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League was a women's professional baseball league founded by Philip K. Wrigley which existed from 1943 to 1954. During the league's history, over 600 women played ball.-History:...
team that played for one season in 1944. They played their home games in Nicollet Park
Nicollet Park
Nicollet Park is a former baseball ground located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. The ground was home to the minor league Minneapolis Millers of the Western League and later American Association from 1896 to 1955. During its first season it was officially known as Wright Field name for...
, home of the men's minor league team the Minneapolis Millers
Minneapolis Millers
The Minneapolis Millers were an American professional minor league baseball team that played in Minneapolis, Minnesota, until 1960. In the 19th century a different Minneapolis Millers were part of the Western League.The team played first in Athletic Park and later Nicollet Park.The name Minneapolis...
. The Millerettes' uniform consisted of a maroon cap and socks and a dress uniform with the circular Minneapolis city seal at the center of the chest.
The Millerettes spent most of their season on the road, playing poorly. The team was managed
Manager (baseball)
In baseball, the field manager is an individual who is responsible for matters of team strategy on the field and team leadership. Managers are typically assisted by between one and six assistant coaches, whose responsibilities are specialized...
by Bubber Jonnard
Bubber Jonnard
Clarence James Jonnard was a Major League Baseball catcher. He played for the Chicago White Sox in 1920, the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1922, the Philadelphia Phillies in 1926, 1927 and 1935, and the St. Louis Cardinals in 1929. He played 103 Major League games with 235 at bats, 54 hits, no home...
, and finished 26 and a half games out of first place, with a 45-72 record. Due to the homeless state of their schedule, players and league officials nicknamed the Minneapolis team, The Orphans.
The following year, the Millerettes moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne is a city in the US state of Indiana and the county seat of Allen County. The population was 253,691 at the 2010 Census making it the 74th largest city in the United States and the second largest in Indiana...
, where they became the Fort Wayne Daisies
Fort Wayne Daisies
The Fort Wayne Daisies were a women's professional baseball team that played from through in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League...
.
All-time roster
- Kay BlumettaKay BlumettaCatherine Kay Blumetta [Swish] was an utility who played for six different clubs in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League between the and seasons...
- Lorraine Borg
- Helen CallaghanHelen CallaghanHelen Callaghan Candaele St. Aubin was a left-handed center fielder who appeared in five seasons in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League , playing under the name Helen Callaghan.As a rookie with the Minneapolis Millerettes Callaghan hit a .287 average in 111...
- Marge CallaghanMarge CallaghanMargaret Callaghan Maxwell was an infielder who played from 1944-1951 in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Listed at 5' 3", 112 lb., she batted and threw right-handed....
- Faye DancerFaye DancerFaye Katherine Dancer was a center fielder who played from through for three different teams of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League...
- Julie Dusanko
- Elizabeth Farrow
- Edna Frank
- Audrey HaineAudrey HaineAudrey Haine [Daniels] is a former pitcher who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League between the and seasons...
- Lillian Jackson
- Vivian KelloggVivian KelloggVivian Caroline Kellogg [″Kelly″] is a former first basewoman who played from through in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. She batted and threw right handed....
- Audrey Kissel
- Annabelle LeeAnnabelle LeeAnnabelle Lee Harmon was a female pitcher who played from through with four different teams of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Listed at 5' 2", 120 lb, Lee was a switch-hitter and threw left-handed...
- Ruth LessingRuth Lessing----Ruth Elizabeth Lessing [Tex] was a female catcher who played from through in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Listed at 5' 5", 128 lb., she batted and threw right handed....
- Elizabeth MahonElizabeth MahonElizabeth B. Mahon [″Lib″] was a female outfielder who played from through in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Listed at 5' 7", 135 lb., Mahon batted and threw right-handed. She was born in Greenville, South Carolina.-Early life:Lib Mahon was one of six children of David...
- Anna MeyerAnna MeyerAnna L. Meyer [Pee Wee] is a former female shortstop who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League during the season. She batted and threw right-handed.-Career:...
- Pepper PairePepper PaireLavonne Paire Davis [″Pepper″] is a former catcher and infielder who played from through in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Listed at 5' 4", 138 lb., she batted and threw right-handed.-Overview profile:...
- Irene RuhnkeIrene RuhnkeIrene Ruhnke [Sanvitas] was an infielder and outfielder who played from through in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Listed at 5' 4", 130 lb., she batted and threw right handed...
- Betty TrezzaBetty TrezzaBetty Trezza [″Moe″] was an American professional baseball player. An infield and outfield utility, she played from through for four different teams of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League....
- Margaret WigiserMargaret WigiserMargaret M. Wigiser [Wiggie] is a former center fielder who played from through in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League...
- Dorothy WiltseDottie Wiltse CollinsDorothy Wiltse Collins [Dottie] was an American pitcher in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, which was in existence from 1943–54....