About Gloria McCloskey
Born 1935. Gloria McCloskey is a baseball player.
Gloria McCloskey [Rogers] (born May 20, 1935) is a former All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player. She batted and threw right handed.
Born in Edina, Missouri, Gloria McCloskey joined the All American League in its 1953 season. She was assigned as an outfielder for the Rockford Peaches club but did not have much of a chance to play during the season. After Penny Marshall premiered her film A League of Their Own in 1992, Gloria often spoke to school classes about her experience in the All American League.
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Who is Gloria McCloskey?
baseball player (1935-)
When was Gloria McCloskey born?
Gloria McCloskey was born on 20 May 1935 in Edina.
What is Gloria McCloskey's occupation?
Gloria McCloskey is a baseball player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gloria McCloskey. https://biography.guide/gloria-mccloskey/
MLA: "Gloria McCloskey." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gloria-mccloskey/.
Chicago: "Gloria McCloskey." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gloria-mccloskey/.
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