Betsy Jochum AAGPBL

[caappy]

Betsy Jochum [?Sockum?] (born February 8, 1921) is a former outfielder and pitcher who played from 1943 through 1948 in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Listed at 5' 7", 140 lb., she batted and threw right-handed. Played for the South Bend Blue Sox from 1943 - 1948.

All-Star Game (1943)
Three playoff appearances (1946-'48)
Batting crown champion (1944)
Single-season leader in:
Hits and Doubles (1943)
Hits and Singles (1944)
Tied a league record for the most stolen bases
in a single game (seven, on August 2, 1944)
Ohio Baseball of Fame Induction (1999)

Sent her 2 photos on 27 Jan and got both back signed on 9 Feb.. She also included a 2 mini bios of her career that also had a picture of her, she signed both of them too.. Sent a thank you note for my interest.

Ms Betsy Jochum
22997 Brick Rd.
South Bend, IN 46628-9719

[gerryk]

She was a hell of a player, one of the best in the AAGPBL.

[admin]

Hi caappy

Thank you for your feedback

Would you have a scan of the envelope and picture you received please?
If so, you are in the run for the $10 gift certificate.

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