Shirley Danz

Shirley Elizabeth Danz (August 16, 1926 – May 9, 2018) was an infielder and outfielder who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL). Listed at 5' 4", 130 lb., she batted and threw right handed.

Shirley Danz played during two seasons in the league before directing her abilities toward bowling as a competitor and instructor, touring on the Brunswick circuit for many years.

Danz played at second base and shortstop for the Colleens, and gained a promotion to the Racine Belles in 1950. She was converted into an outfielder, but her season ended abruptly when she injured herself, tripping over first base after hitting a single.

She did not return to the league in 1951, and decided to coach a girls' softball team. A few years later, she became an accomplished bowler and toured on the bowling circuit from 1961 through 1969. Although she never won a tournament, she became a skilled bowling instructor and earned a rewarding career in the years to come. She also worked at Motorola telecommunications company during 25 years, retiring in 1985.

Career statistics Batting

Fielding GPPOAETCDPFA 23 18 0 4 22 0 .818

Note: Since the league counted the 1949 tour as exhibition games no official statistics were kept.