Kathryn Tubby Johnston - The first woman to play in a Little League Baseball game in 1950

Join us on the Women Talk Podcast as we celebrate the remarkable journey of Kathryn Tubby Johnston, a trailblazer in the world of Little League Baseball. 🥎In 1950, she made history as the first woman to play in a Little League Baseball game. However, after the season concluded, a Little League meeting resulted in a ban on girls participating in the sport. It took until 1974 and the landmark lawsuit won by Maria Pepe to overturn this discriminatory policy and allow girls to play once again.Today, at the age of 81, Kathryn is honoured in the "Diamond Dreams" permanent exhibit at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., recognizing the significant contributions of women in the sport. In a moment of pure joy, she stepped onto the field at Yankee Stadium, the iconic "House That Ruth Built," at the age of 70 in 2006, to throw the ceremonial first pitch. Though the ball bounced, she cherished the experience. Kathryn has also had the honour of throwing the first pitch for the Oakland A's.If you want to delve deeper into Kathryn Johnston's inspiring story, you can find her book, "Anybody's Game: Kathryn Johnston, the First Girl to Play Little League Baseball," available on Amazon. Stay tuned for the upcoming movie about her life!For more information and updates, visit Kathryn's website at www.tubbyjohnston.com. Don't forget to show your support by liking and following our Women Talk Podcast on iTunes at http://bit.ly/WomenTalk-iTunes.If you have a compelling story to share, consider applying to be a guest on our podcast at www.womentalk.ca/podcast.This episode is proudly sponsored by:🔴 SPORTSBRAS.CA - Get Less Bounce For Your Buck https://www.sportsbras.caand🔴 Brigitte Lessard - EMCEE | STORYTELLER | COACH https://www.thestorywarrior.ca_______________________________________________________ABOUT WOMEN TALKWomen Talk is where ordinary women share extraordinary true stories.We laugh. We learn. We connect—and we inspire one another, one story at a time._______________________________________________________DO YOU HAVE A STORY TO SHARE?Apply to be featured on the Women Talk Podcast:https://www.womentalk.ca/podcastSelected podcast TALKers may also be invited to share their stories at Women Talk Live events._______________________________________________________FOLLOW WOMEN TALKWebsite:https://www.womentalk.caYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@WomenTalkCanadaSubscribe to the Women Talk Podcast wherever you enjoy listening to podcasts._______________________________________________________THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR