Jackie Mitchell episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 24, 2025 · 3 MIN

Jackie Mitchell

from Historia - Delta College Public Radio · host Delta College Public Radio

You may be familiar with the WWII-era women's pro baseball league, famously featured in "A League of Their Own." But women were playing professionally long before then, including a 17-year-old pitcher who struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.

You may be familiar with the WWII-era women's pro baseball league, famously featured in "A League of Their Own." But women were playing professionally long before then, including a 17-year-old pitcher who struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.

NOW PLAYING

Jackie Mitchell

0:00 3:30

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Historia - Delta College Public Radio?

This episode is 3 minutes long.

When was this Historia - Delta College Public Radio episode published?

This episode was published on March 24, 2025.

What is this episode about?

You may be familiar with the WWII-era women's pro baseball league, famously featured in "A League of Their Own." But women were playing professionally long before then, including a 17-year-old pitcher who struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.

Can I download this Historia - Delta College Public Radio episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!