About Mary Lawson
Lived 1924 – 1997 (aged 73). Mary Lawson was an American baseball player.
Mary Lawson (August 15, 1924 – September 6, 1997) was an American backup outfielder and right handed hitter who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL). She was born in Norfolk, Virginia.
Lawson spent her only season in the league as a member of the Peoria Redwings during its inaugural season of 1946.
The AAGPBL folded in 1954, but there is now a permanent display at the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum at Cooperstown, New York since November 5, 1988 that honors those who were part of this unique experience. Mary Lawson, along with the rest of the league's girls, is included at the display/exhibit.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mary Lawson?
baseball player (1924-1997)
When was Mary Lawson born?
Mary Lawson was born on 15 August 1924 in Norfolk, Virginia.
When did Mary Lawson die?
Mary Lawson died on 6 September 1997 in Norfolk, Virginia.
What was Mary Lawson's occupation?
Mary Lawson was a baseball player.
What nationality was Mary Lawson?
Mary Lawson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mary Lawson (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mary Lawson. https://biography.guide/mary-lawson-baseball-player/
MLA: "Mary Lawson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mary-lawson-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Mary Lawson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mary-lawson-baseball-player/.
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