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Shirley Burkovich
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Lisa #24
April 18, 2022
Shirley “Hustle”
You inspired me and so many others.
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Leslie Heaphy
April 9, 2022
Shirley was a beautiful, quiet and dignified soul. She always had a kind word for people and was a huge supporter of providing opportunities for girls and women in all aspects of baseball. I loved watching Shirley with little girls who wanted to play ball. Her face just lit up when she talked with them. I will miss you my friend!!
R R
April 3, 2022
What an awesome baseball player and a part of baseball history, a shining example for so many women. Sincere sympathies to the Burkovich family, friends and the many fans, truly sorry for your loss, may God help you all in your time of your sorrow.
Joseph Stivala
April 3, 2022
So sorry to hear of her passing. Loved that movie and remember her in it!! Rest in peace
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Nancy Graham
April 2, 2022
What a wonderful woman and thoughtful of others. I feel very fortunate to have known Shirley. She will be missed as she has left a mark in the world of women baseball players. Rest In Peace Shirley.
Lisa Simpso
April 2, 2022
Thank you, Shirley, for being such a pioneer and legend! May you rest in peace on a diamond in Heaven!
R B
April 2, 2022
A baseball legend, so wonderfully talented, an amazing player. Sincere sympathies to the Burkovich family and friends, so very sorry for your loss, may God grant strength and peace to you all.
Joan Brayer
April 2, 2022
I was so sad to hear about Shirley's passing! She was the first player I met at an AAGPBL gathering outside of Chicago several years ago! What a great gal! Her love of the game was so electrifying! Another player called up! Find comfort she is "safe" at home! My thoughts and prayers go to her family and to the gals of the AAGPBL. She will be missed! Rest in peace Shirley! Thank you for being a trailblazer and all that you have done for women's baseball!
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cheryl murray
April 2, 2022
thank you for giving me so much joy watching u play baseball on league of thier own now u are heavens angel rip
Diana Patton
April 2, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Merrie Fidler
April 2, 2022
I will always hold in my heart the joy of envisioning Shirley's smile and graciousness as I picked up the phone and heard, "Shirley Burkovich here."
Marty Martelet
April 2, 2022
A great loss. Shirley was a wonderful person-very supportive of women’s sports. It is my pleasure to have known her and spent time with her. Love you Shirley. RIP
April 2, 2022
What an amazing person and what a remarkable life. May God help you to heal.
Eileen Irons
April 2, 2022
I had the pleasure of meeting Shirley at the All Star Game they hosted back in 2010 at Angel Stadium and she was there with other ladies who played in the same league back then. All of them were gracious enough to sign a baseball for me and I absolutely loved it. RIP Shirley and thank you all.
Therese Szeniawski
April 2, 2022
My condolences to the family and friends you guys were the best ballplayers ever. Thank you for the movie they made league of there own it was the best movie ever and my favorite " Thank you .
Georgie Ajamian. Bangkok, Thailand....
April 2, 2022
My heartfelt prayers and condolences go out to the entire Burkovich family.. Shirley was, and is an American sports legend.... R.I.P
April 1, 2022
A true star in, and champion for, the Grand Old Game. Safe at home, Shirley.
Stephanie Stafford
April 1, 2022
Thank you Shirley for showing that women could play a great game of baseball when the American people needed the entertainment at a special time in our history. God rest your soul in peach.
Ellen K.
April 1, 2022
I had the honor and privilege to meet Shirley when the AAGPBL held their conventions in Syracuse. She was a true peach! Sorry to learn of her passing.
A Fan
April 1, 2022
WOW! What an inspiration! So happy to hear about what a great life she led. Women were truly women in her time and she showed the greatness they could achieve without interruption. Her family and fans should be honored to have had her for so many years.
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