A strong right arm

the story of Mamie "Peanut" Johnson

By Michelle Y. Green

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Publish Date

2002

Publisher

Hampton-Brown

Language

eng

Pages

125

Description:

Biography of Mamie "Peanut" Johnson, one of only three women (so far) to play professional baseball. Johnson was a pitcher with the Negro Leagues' Indianapolis Clowns from 1953 to 1955. For grades 6-9.

subjects: Baseball players, Juvenile literature, Women baseball players, African-American baseball players, Biography

People: Mamie Johnson

Places: United States