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Dorothy Schroeder is one of the famous Baseball Player, who was born on the memorable day of April 11 in the year 1928. Hailing from the vibrant city of Illinois, Dorothy Schroeder is a proud citizen of United States.
Three-time All-Star shortstop and founding member of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
Over the years, not only have skills been honed, but a significant impact has also been made in the professional field. Whether it's through work, public appearances, or contributions to the community, Dorothy Schroeder continues to be an inspiration for many.Personal Information
| Popular As: | Dorothy Schroeder |
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| First Name: | Dorothy |
| Last Name: | Schroeder |
| Gender: | Female |
| Birthday: | April 11 |
| Birth Year: | 1928 |
| Death Date: | 1996-12-08 |
| Death Day: | December 08 |
| Death Year: | 1996 |
| Manner of Death: | Intracranial Aneurysm |
| Place of Death: | Champaign, IL |
Career
She sang in the choir of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Sadorus, Illinois.
She had the longest career of any player in the AAGPBL and became the all-time leader in games and RBIs and second in hits.
Family
She had a twin brother named Don and an older brother named Walter. The 1992 Penny Marshall film “A League of Their Own,” starring Tom Hanks, Rosie O’Donnell, and Geena Davis, was based on the AAGBPL in which she played.
Dorothy Schroeder Timeline
1930
Women have been playing professional baseball since the late 1930s, yet it was not really a well known fact until the 1992 film A League of Their Own, directed by Penny Marshall and starred by Geena Davis, Tom Hanks, Madonna, Lori Petty and Rosie O'Donnell, that brought these women ballplayers into the public eye.
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1939
In 1939, the young girl played on a fastpitch softball team and joined the Illinois Commercial College team in 1940.
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1940
The AAGBL flourished in the 1940s when the Major Leagues went on hold as men went to war.
1943
In 1943, she attended the first tryout camp at Sportsman's Park in St.
1944
In 1944 Schroeder stole 70 bases.
1949
From 1949 through 1954 she hit a combined .242 average (509-for-2095); tying for third place with five home runs in 1950, and finishing fourth in 1951 with four homers.
