On the heels of the NFL naming its first female coach, this summer has been a milestone season for women breaking the glass ceiling in professional sports. We’re celebrating our MAKERS’ firsts in women’s sports. Maria Pepe became the first girl to play in Little League baseball. In 1972, she pitched three Little League games for a team in Hoboken, N.J. Pepe played an important role in introducing Little League to girls. Read More…
MAKERS – Women’s Sports Firsts
August 03, 2015
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