About Joan Sindelar
Lived 1931 – 2003 (aged 71). Joan Sindelar was a baseball player.
Joan Sindelar (August 29, 1931 – April 12, 2003) played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League between 1949 and 1953 in the positions of first base and utility outfield. She was born in Chicago and her nickname was Jo Jo. Listed at 5 ft 7 in (1.63 m), 125 lb., she batted and threw right-handed. She is recorded to have said that playing in the league was one of the best things that happened to her in her life.
Baseball teams Joan played for the Chicago Colleens (in 1949 and 1950), Kalamazoo Lassies (from 1950–1953).
Post-baseball career Following her baseball career, Joan taught in schools in Kalamazoo, Michigan and Phoenix, Arizona. She was remembered by her students, having made a "profound impact" on them.
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Who was Joan Sindelar?
All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
When was Joan Sindelar born?
Joan Sindelar was born on 29 August 1931.
When did Joan Sindelar die?
Joan Sindelar died on 12 April 2003.
What was Joan Sindelar's occupation?
Joan Sindelar was a baseball player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joan Sindelar. https://biography.guide/joan-sindelar/
MLA: "Joan Sindelar." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joan-sindelar/.
Chicago: "Joan Sindelar." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joan-sindelar/.
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