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Barbara Berger

1930 – 2016

All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player

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About Barbara Berger

Lived 1930 – 2016 (aged 85). Barbara Berger was an American baseball player.

Barbara Berger (December 6, 1930 – January 27, 2016) was an American baseball catcher who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL). Listed at 5' 2", 120 lb., she batted and threw right handed.

Born in Maywood, Illinois, Berger and her younger sister, Norma, played baseball and basketball together during their childhood and later played softball in grade school. The next season she was promoted to the Racine Belles, where she was used sparingly as a backup catcher. She hit a .176 average in 11 games. The same season, Norma Berger joined the league as a pitcher for the Sallies.

She left the league in 1951 to attend University of Illinois, where she earned bachelor's and master's degrees and taught at her alma mater for 19 years. She married George Brown in 1969, and lived in Murray, Kentucky.

Career statistics Batting

Fielding GPPOAETCDPFA 10 18 2 5 25 0 .800

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Barbara Berger?

All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player

When was Barbara Berger born?

Barbara Berger was born on 6 December 1930 in Maywood.

When did Barbara Berger die?

Barbara Berger died on 27 January 2016.

What was Barbara Berger's occupation?

Barbara Berger was a baseball player.

What nationality was Barbara Berger?

Barbara Berger was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Barbara Berger

· Wikidata: Q4858745

· DBpedia: Barbara Berger

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