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Dorothy Kamenshek Obituary
Kamenshek died of natural causes Monday at her home in Palm Desert, Calif., according to the Riverside County coroner's office. She had been having lung problems, said Jeneane Lesko, vice president of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League Players Association.
Kamenshek, who also went by Dottie and Kammie, played for the Rockford Peaches in Illinois from 1943 to 1953. The left-handed infielder was a seven-time All-Star and chosen on of the top 100 female athletes of the century by Sports Illustrated.
"She was the greatest first baseman in the league," said Lesko, who also played for the Grand Rapids Chicks of Michigan. "She's been an inspiration to all the members in the association."
Kamenshek, and other league players, were the basis for Dottie Hinson, Geena Davis' character in the 1992 movie about women's professional baseball in the 1940s and 1950s.
Many players were consulted before the movie was made and several others made cameos, including Sarah "Salty" Ferguson, who played for the Rockford Peaches in 1953 and 1954.
Ferguson, 74, said she remembers Kamenshek as a laid-back person who was a great hitter and "slick first-baseman."
"She knew the game," said Ferguson, of Orangeville, Penn. "She was very, very good."
Private funeral services were planned Tuesday in Cathedral City, Calif.
Copyright © 2010 The Associated Press
158 Entries
michelle adams
May 16, 2018
my prayers and condolences to her family and she,ll be missed by all who knew her through her acting and her friends. rest in peace.we used to watch the program. we enjoy it. we should be inducted to the baseball hall of fame woith all her coworkers.
Karen Bible Cardoso
August 23, 2015
Carol Owens
June 28, 2013
I lived in Fort Wayne, Indiana where the Daisies played at Memorial Park. I lived 5 blocks from the park so I went to every game. Dottie was one of my many inspirations to long for a future in baseball. I was 13 when I finally could join the Future Daisies League. Those were the best days of my life as I am sure they were for all. I still grieve the passing of Dottie and all the players that are slowly leaving us. I am 74 now and she remains in my heart along with so many other AAGBL players. How lucky I was to be a part of it even if my dream didn't come true...to be one of those amazing players.
john martin
January 10, 2013
my grandsons and i met dottie about 14 years ago in dallas she was signing photos .i have 3 signed by her but the great thing she did was let me take a photo with ma grandsons sitting in her lap .what a warm /kind and wonderful lady she was. i collect autographed baseballs/mantle/kofax/etc. but i am most proud of the photo of her with my grandsons/ god bless the loved ones from john martin
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Mary Kanada
July 18, 2012
With our deepest condolences.
John 11: 1-44
Joan (Draude) Brayer
June 18, 2012
To all baseball fans!
Just over 2 years ago we lost a huge part of history in baseball......the death of Dottie Kamenshek! The movie "League of their own" was based on true stories of the gals of "The AAGPBL!" That movie is one of my favorites! Cannot believe it is celebrating its 20th anniversary!
I lived in Rockford from 1989 until moving to Janesville in 1997. I have alot of memories of Rockford baseball but especially meeting alot of the gals that came through on their 50th anniversary in Rockford!!!!! May their legacy live on and on!
An avid baseball fan!
Joan (Draude) Brayer
Janesville, Wisconsin
Gina Cope
July 23, 2011
Wow what a fantastic women and achiever... Great to show all she had and what she has done for this country in a time of need to keep baseball going... Great job to all those fantastic women...
TAMEKA C
August 5, 2010
GOD PLEASE BLESS AND WATCH OVER THIS FAMILY AS THEY NEED YOU AT THIS TIME GIVE THEM THE FAITH U NO THEY NEED AT THIS MOMENT GOD BLESS
Khyanne DeShields
August 3, 2010
To the family of Dottie, my heart is always with you. As i watched " A league of their own" I remembered the real players and how great they were. It brings tears to my eyes every time. I know that she is in a better place. I love her always and she has inspired me to do whatever i want to do in life and be good at it. Thanks for everything Dottie. You are forever in my heart and in my prayers and so are all of your team mates who played with you for the Rockford Peaches. You live on...... in my heart <3
kim kerek
June 2, 2010
I HAD TO GO AWAY
I had to go away.
I'm sorry you couldn't come with me.
But on earth is where you shall stay.
Please do not be sad.
Instead laugh and be glad.
I'm in a beautiful place, such a beautiful place.
I know you wont see me for a while.
But you will hear from me.
I will be the wind that will chill you on a hot summer day.
I will be the sun that will warm you when it's cold.
Listen to the birds sing, I will be saying, "I love you" in their song.
I know you can't touch me.
But you will feel me.
Because I will be inside of you giving you life on the days you feel like you can't go on anymore.
Please I beg of you, go on, live your life as I lived mine.
Always remember we will be together again.
I will be patiently waiting for you on that day.
When you will join me in this beautiful place.
Until then may God bless you with his almighty grace.
Written By: Kimberly Ann Kerek
David B.
June 1, 2010
To the family of Kammie,Her devotion to better herself and others playing the game did a lot for the war effort and life as a whole.She did it with style,grace and ability to keep our minds off the war.To all the other players still alive god bless you all for giving us a shot in the arm when we needed it most.Rest in Peace Dottie and thank you for the thrills!
Betty Ward
June 1, 2010
My blessings are with your family. When I watched the movie A League, I thought how courageous they were. They brought our country enjoyment especially during times when it was needed the most.
Emily Giaimo
May 31, 2010
What in inspiration to millions of young ladies across the country (including myself). I am so glad Dottie and the rest of the AAGPBL were honored with the movie, A League; and were immortalized in baseball history at the National Baseball Hall of Fame. May you rest in peace in baseball heaven Dottie. God bless you and your family. Thanks for the inspiration and memories, from a fellow baseball player and fan.
R Murray
May 31, 2010
An inspiration to all the young women who came after her and loved sports - they knew thanks to "Dottie" following a dream is possible. R Murray Fay, NC
Angie Meyers
May 31, 2010
Aww I cant believe Dottie is gone..You were an inspiration to alot of women..You will be greatly and sadly missed..RIP
May 31, 2010
Aww I cant believe Dottie is gone..You were an inspiration to alot of women..You will be greatly missed..RIP
Donna Hall
May 31, 2010
Though I did not personally know Dorothy Kamenshak, I saw the movie that her life served as inspiration for. If it came anywhere close to portraying what she was like in real life, she was impressive. I felt moved by the film to push myself to achieve things I first felt were unattainable. I thank her for that. I extend my sincere condolences to the family and friends who knew her well. Though experiencing grief, may you take comfort in knowing she suffers no pain and there is an assured hope of seeing her again. Our Lord, Jesus Christ, promised: “the hour is coming, in which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, and shall come forth” (John 5:28, 29). May memories of happy times spent with your loved one help ease the pain until you are blessed with seeing her again.
D. Turner
May 31, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
D. Turner
May 31, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
(Revelation 22:7) . . .And, look! I am coming quickly. Happy is anyone observing the words of the prophecy of this scroll.”
Monica -John 5:28,29
May 31, 2010
To the Kamenshek Family,
I’m truly sorry for the loss of an inspiring woman. She was a pioneer for women everywhere to strive for excellence in whatever they do. Dorothy's physical prowess and abilities helped to change men’s attitudes toward women’s capabilities, a remarkable achievement for her day and ours. But as much as we can achieve on our own we still require God to help us make it through terrible times like these. And so I urge you to go to him in prayer to help and comfort you with the hope brought out at (1 Peter 1:3) “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, for according to his great mercy he gave us a new birth to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” Again I’m truly saddened to hear of Dorothy’s death…you are in my prayers.
Turner Family
May 31, 2010
We would like to extend our deepest condolences the the family of Dorothy Kamenshek. I enjoyed the portrayal of her in A League of Our Own. She gave so much inspiration to the game of women's baseball. May God, the Father of tender mercies and of comfort, ease the pain during this difficult time. (2Corn 1:3,4)
mb
May 31, 2010
To all Kammie's friends & family.
My deepest condolences.May you find comfort in the promise Jesus gave at John 5:28&29 and may the God of comfort be with you.
ms
May 30, 2010
My deepest condolences to the Kamenshek family. Dorothy was an amazing athlete as well as a person. May your loving memories of her comfort you during this difficult time along with the wonderful promise we are given at Revelation 21:3,4.
Sarah as Dorothy "Kammie" Kamenshek
Bill & Sharlene Dewitz
May 30, 2010
To the Family, Friends and Teammates of "Kammie",
Our hearfelt sympathies are with you. We feel like we know "Kammie" so well because our daughter Sarah did her biography project on her about 1 month ago. Sarah did a tremendous amount of research on Kammie and the AAGPBL. She wrote a report and then dressed up as Kammie on the day she delivered her report. Her uniform was handmade and an exact replica. Sarah was inspired to do this after seeing "A League of Their Own." Our family's respect for Dorothy grew after researching her lifestory. May she rest in peace.
Marianna Cook
May 30, 2010
Thank you, you inspired and continue to inspire many.
C Sosbee
May 30, 2010
I know what a mark she leaves on Baseball. I have never understood why women are not playing Baseball today. I know she will be missed. But I know she wouldn`t trade places with any of us left on earth. Love the role that was put in place in her name. Thanks for educating the younger generation. I was born the year after Dottie quit playing.
Karyn Williams
May 29, 2010
Family, friends and teammates:
I know you know how special and talented she was. For those of us who did not know her personally, she and all the ladies of the professional baseball leageu opened so many doors for so many young women. Thank you for sharing "Dottie" with us! I am sure she is playing some heavenly ball!
Kim Smith
May 29, 2010
To the Family, Friends and Teammates of Ms. Kamenshek,
I was just told by my mom of her passing. I totally fell in love with the inspirational movie "A League of Their Own" and of the "Ladies of Baseball". I was also told that my grandfather went to see these exceptional ladies play in Rockford. I know that my next trip to Rockford will bring me to the Stadium. She will be missed by many and all! Guess it is now time to get the movie so that I can watch it with my young children and tell them of the history. My GOD bless her and those she has left behind. Now "Let's play some Heavenly BALL....."
In Deepest Sympathies,
Kim Smith
kim sakoi
May 29, 2010
I wish I had been able to have seen the women play...but the legacy "Dottie" and all the other women left for my generation is un measurable.
I did not even know about this piece of history until I saw the movie,I loved learning about it.What a treasure.
Bonnie Yocum
May 29, 2010
rest in peace.
sandy leon
May 28, 2010
rest in peace
Jens Hutto
May 28, 2010
I loved women's professional baseball as well. Watched the movie and read book about them. Dottie is well know player, I felt like I knew her. Missed you...
Israel DeLeon
May 27, 2010
I would've loved to see one of those games being that I love baseball so much, this must have been an inspiration to not only women, but to everyone in America.
Denise
May 27, 2010
Dorthy was an inspiration to our country. May her family find comfort in this difficult time. I am to young to have been apart of her playing baseball, but the movie made such an impression, as it is still a favorite and a story I will never forget. God Bless!
Jerry Monk
May 27, 2010
She was a great inspiration to other women during that time. The heavens have gained a wonderful angel.
Julie Hansen
May 27, 2010
Thank you Ms. Kamenshek for your inspiration to all women.
May 27, 2010
Thank you Ms. Kamenshek for your inspiration to all women.
Kellie Dickson
May 27, 2010
My Mom, Bev Steuert, was pitcher for the Peaches in 1952. I am so glad the movie came out. People know about woman's baseball. I am so proud of my Mom as I am sure the rest of the families are. I am grieving for Dorothy's family because this is a great loss. It is up to us to keep the Memory alive ! God Bless u all.
Barbara Payne
May 26, 2010
It was an honor to have played with Kammie and all the other great Peaches in the 1951 season. She was very deserving of all the accolades she received, both as a person and professional ball player. My deepest sympathy to her family and close friends, and may God reward her richly. Sincerely, Barbara Payne (2nd Base)
May 26, 2010
It was an honor to have played with Kammie and all the other great Peaches in the 1951 season. She was very deserving of all the accolades she received, both as a person and professional ball player. My deepest sympathy to her family and close friends, and may God reward her richly. Sincerely, Barbara Payne (2nd Base)
Gail Brassesco
May 26, 2010
"There is no crying in baseball" .... but today, there is.
May 26, 2010
Baseball in Heaven!!!
imagine that... ;)
Cynthia Johnson
May 26, 2010
The story of Dottie and the Rockford Peaches still live in our hearts. My Aunt Selma Gustafson made all the uniforms for the Peaches, attended every game with my Uncle Grant and boarded two members of the Peaches at different times.
Ms. Holder
May 26, 2010
Dorothy...women's baseball player. She opened the way for women in general to be accepted in sports. May Dorothy's family and friends find comfort through God's Word the Bible as you go through this difficult time (2 Corinthians 1:3,4).
May 26, 2010
What an exciting life she lived. May all of her wonderful memories bring comfort to you and your family.
Philippians 4:6,7.
Shirley Griffin
May 26, 2010
I am sorry for your loss may the God of all comfort and tender mercies be with you in your time of grief.
JIM KOENIG
May 25, 2010
I GREW UP IN FT. WAYNE WATCHING THE DAISYS. MY FAVORITE PLAYERS WERE HELENE "CHOW" MACHADO, DOTTIE SCHROEDER, AND THE CALLAHAN SISTERS, MARGE AND HELEN. GREAT TIME TO BE A KID. THE MOVIE KEEPS IT ALL ALIVE FOR US.
Lynn
May 25, 2010
Every game I play will be a tribute to you and your peers. My condolences to your loved one.
Tammy Richardson
May 25, 2010
Dottie many thanks from all the women athletics of today.
May 25, 2010
god bless you.
we had a lady from Lebanon, PA, play in the ladies pro league. She was a pitcher, but I cant remember her name.
HORACE FULTON
May 25, 2010
DOTTIE:
"...BECAUSE YOU PLAYED THE GAME,YOU MADE LIFE IN AMERICA SO MUCH SWEETER.THANKS FOR THE GOOD TIMES!!!"
A FAN
May 25, 2010
I hope there is baseball in heaven
May 25, 2010
your light will shine forever!!!
Bernie Metesh
May 25, 2010
When I was traded from the South Bend Blue Sox to the Rockford Peaches in 1948, Kammie took me under her wing and I appreciated her kindness.
Debbie Blintzer
May 25, 2010
A postive role model and a great ball player.
Jean
May 25, 2010
My dad took me to all the Peach's home games. Dottie was my hero, I started playing first base in our city league because of her. I always tell my family and friends what a great player she was. I ended up playing a donkey game in her stadium in Rockford, Il. I felt so blessed that I could be on HER first base. Thank you Dottie for giving me such wonderful memories. I just want your family to know how many lives she has touched.
Janis Ruetz
May 25, 2010
Kammie,
I will cherish your friendship and all the good time we had these past ten years. Whenever I hear the song "Now and Forever" from the movie, I will always think of you. If you're not too busy playing ball, I could use a good guardian angel.
May 24, 2010
An inspiration to me, without her knowing. without her little chats, I wouldnt have allowed my daughter to play baseball,and my daughter like Dorothy is a DAMN FINE BASEBALL PLAYER. my condolences go out to Marge...
Delia Gonzales-Alderete
May 24, 2010
My condolences to Dorothy's Family. Thank you Dorothy for giving so many of us a voice and action for the women in sports. Your story inspires us to carry on.
Kelly
May 24, 2010
A lady accomplishing wonderful things and living life to the full. What wonderful memories you must have to get you through the hard times. My condolences for the loss of your loved one. May God's word the Bible give comfort to you and your family. Revelation 21:4
Connie
May 24, 2010
She was and still is an inspiration.
May 24, 2010
My condolences to Dorthy's family. May the "God of all comfort" be with you during this time.
Tami Bramblett
May 24, 2010
I wish to express my sorrow at the loss of a great lady. Thank you, Dorothy, for opening many doors for us to follow. Thank you also for sharing your stories with us. You will be missed greatly.
Jeneane Lesko
May 24, 2010
It has been a honor to have known Kammie. All the women in the AAGPBL-PA will miss her very much.
Jeneane Lesko-Vice President AAGPBL-PA
Angela
May 24, 2010
May God's promise at Revelation 21:4 bring you much comfort.
Victoria VZj
May 24, 2010
Our sentiments
of Condolences..
May you find comfort
in the times of sorrow
So long 'Dorothy' Living
your Life
as a Great Icon Fame
in a League that stays
inside our Soul and spirit..
In memory of Dorothy Kamenshek~
May 24, 2010
I HAVE WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF WATCHING THE PEACHES AT THE 15TH AVE STADIUM WHILE SELLING HOT DOGS AND POPCORN. DOTTIE AND ROSE WERE TWO OF THE BEST.
NICK HAWLEY
ROCKFORD,IL
a fan
May 24, 2010
This is a true loss. I was only 12 when the movie A League of Their Own came out and has been my favorite movie since. I'm extremely saddened by this terrible news. She was a role model and a great ball player. She will be missed. My thoughts are with her family and teamates.
L Bluford
May 24, 2010
To the family of Dorothy Kamenshek , I just wanted to send & express my condolences the family. This is such a difficult time. However, also a wonderful time to reflect on the many happy memory’s that was shared with Dorothy. What have helped me when loosing a love one was 2Cor 1:3,4 " Blessed be the god and father of tender mercies and the god of all comfort." I pray that this will bring you a measure of peace in your heart.
S. Marinelli
May 24, 2010
I knew there was a reason I watched that movie last night. Dorothy and all of those girls were a true inspiration, and probably one of the reasons my daughters can play softball today. May she rest in peace, and I am truly thankful for her and her talent.
Kelly
May 24, 2010
She was a GREAT part of history. Those ladies that played in the AAGPBL were amazing! and i am grateful that she helped inspire the charachter in a League of Their Own - what a great history lesson i learned from that film. Thank you Dottie! Rest in Peace in that big Baseball Diamond in the Sky!
m.
May 24, 2010
My condolence to the Kamenshek family and friends... May the God of all comfort bring the family comfort as they grieve,,,,,,
Ida Atkins
May 24, 2010
My children and I had the rare opportunity to meet this remarkable lady at the USSSA World Tournament in 1994. She was an inspiration to my daughter and the other girls on her team! She shall be sorely missed. Our deepest sympathies to Dottie's family and surviving team members.
The Greenman Family
May 24, 2010
Our PRAYS go out to Dottie's family, team mates and friends. Dottie is a very great part of the history of this country and she will missed.
Those we Love Don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, Unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear. We miss you Dottie and we know you will be an angel and help us make it through our journey when it is our turn.
Barb Berryman
May 24, 2010
A true pioneer and legend. We are where we are today in sports for women due to women like her. Thanks Dottie....for everything...
May 24, 2010
Rest in Peace Dottie
Doreen
May 24, 2010
Thank you for letting the world know that women can play baseball.
You and your team helped set up the world of athletics for girls in high school and beyond. You will be missed. God bless. Doreen(Geneva, NY)
Tim Wiles
May 24, 2010
Dottie was a wonderful talent and a great gal. She will be missed in Cooperstown and everywhere.
Tim Wiles
Pamela Blackwell-Nwonye
May 24, 2010
I truly enjoyed the movie but more than that, the very idea of women showing a side of themselves that was rarely seen back in that day. I like it when people do something out of the ordinary--not for attention but just because they can. And not only that but the fact that they do it well speaks volumes if anyone is willing to look outside the box and read.
My sincere condolences to the family and former teammates. She was truly golden!
Cindy Gray
May 24, 2010
What a great inspiration she was. Loved the movie and we will certainly be praying for the family. God bless you all...
May 24, 2010
I am very shocked to hear about the passing away of Dorothy Kamenshek . She was a great athlete and one could always tell how passionate she was about the game.
Laura M
May 24, 2010
May Kammie continue to be an inspiration to all women.
Cynthia Burnham
May 24, 2010
Oh how I loved her story, THEIR story. One of my very favorite movies & soundtracks as well. Oh what a life. There may be no crying in baseball, but we are crying now. God bless.
joyce jones
May 24, 2010
Please accept my sincere condolences on the death of your loved one, 'Dottie'. What a beautiful talent she was! I remember when I purchased the video years ago, I was captivated by the title of the movie: "A League of Their Own". What is that about?, I wondered. Then I watched the movie. What an inspiration! I'd never heard of Dottie and the other girls of the All American Woman's Baseball Team, but after watching that movie, I'll never forget them, but more importantly, Dottie will not be forgotten by our Heavenly Father. He assures us that he will destroy death and 'wipe out all tears (of sorrow) from our eyes'. (1Corinthians 15:26, Isaiah 25:8) Resurrection of millions, including Dottie, will be the work of God's hands as he restores to life all those who are sleeping in his memory. (Revelation 21:4, John 5:28,29). May these future blessings bring you comfort now knowing that God will do all that he has promised (Titus 1:2) My deepest sympathy to you.
Kathy Ricci
May 24, 2010
I never knew Dottie but I have watched a League of Their Own about 50 times and the character Dottie Hinson has always been a great inspiration. I recently watched the movie with my 8 year old daughter and she wants to be just like Dottie....Thanks for the inspiration to women athletes everywhere. Rest in Peace
May 24, 2010
i am so sorry...---loved the movie that she inspired!---God bless her---thank you
May 24, 2010
A sad day in womens history. It's a shame baseball hasn't looked to how great women can play these days. But you at least in heaven all they female players can play while the boys sit it out. Thankyou for inspiring the world that women are just as good as men in all sports.
Merrie Fidler
May 23, 2010
Kammie became one of my most memorable All-Americans when I began researching the history of the All-American Girls Base Ball League (AAGBBL, 1943-1954) in 1971 because of her incomparable skills on the field. It would be 33 years later before I actually met her and came to realize what an incomparable person she was.
I'd read about and studied reports of her exceptional abilities as a baseball player, but when I met her, I found the manifestation of her exceptional baseball skills was just the tip of the iceberg of the exceptional character of the exceptional person behind those skills. Throughout her life, she was in the top 99.9% of the best this country has to offer.
I count myself blessed to have made her acquaintance and to be continually inspired by all she accomplished and all she was.
Mary Ann Palmer
May 23, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Ann Palmer, friend
Rita Markowski, friend Lillian, AL
Beatrice Allard
May 23, 2010
We played on different teams in the League but still friends and team mates forever.
Beatrice Allard- 1949 Muskegon Lassies
Lisa
May 23, 2010
Thank you, Dorothy, making making it possible for women like me to play the game we love so much! God Bless and Godspeed.
Sweetest Peach of All!!!!!
Carol Sheldon
May 23, 2010
Thank you..... to you and the other Gals who made it possible for me and all the girls that follow to live the dream. Today I took to the baseball diamond once again and I took your spirit with me as I played First Base. I consider myself lucky to known you.
Kristina
May 23, 2010
I am truly sorry for your loss. It is never easy to let go of the people you love. I would also like to say that this group of women always amazed me. I remember watching the movie when I was just a child. All I could sit and think about was the fact that during such a horrible time in our history these women held it together and accomplished something amazing. They were extraordinary women who paved the way for other women athletes and brought many smiles to a shaken nation. My thoughts and prayer are with the family, friends and fans. God Bless all of you and all of these extraordinary women.
Maria Rico
May 23, 2010
My Kammie, thank you so much for everything you did for me without knowing it. You have inspired me so much in every way possible. I thank God every single day for giving the most amazing, memorable, fun, and enjoyable year with you. I love you for everything you were and for the great memories I have left of you. I will miss you always. I Love you My Kammie.
gary kirk
May 23, 2010
there is no way that i could have known these women. but thank you for your ability and for making history. hopefully, it will never be forgotten.
Phyl Smallwood
May 23, 2010
People come and go in this world and not make a differance, then Dottie came into the world and did what she loved to do, Play Baseball. She is now going to be playing on the "Field In The Sky". God Bless you Dottie.
May 23, 2010
Many of you might not know, that in 1952, after my automobile accident in Rockford, Dottie invited me to stay with her during my two months of therapy. If the team was on the "road", she made sure someone would take me to the hospital. Being invited to "card shows" with the Legendary Ladies was an honor for me. As I continue to do these shows, so many people ask about Dottie, Marge, Pepper and Lefty. Baseball fans who knew these women will be sadden to hear of Dottie's passing. I'm Greatful for the gift of Friendship. Bob and I will miss you Dottie. Dolly Konwinski Grand Rapids Chicks.
Peggy Fenton
May 23, 2010
THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES. tHEY WILL LIVE FOEVER
Suzy Lewis
May 23, 2010
As an associate member of the AAGPBL-PA, I am very proud that Kammie was my friend. I never saw her play, but heard all about her amazing talent from many, many people...but never from Kammie herself, of course.
I cherish the memories of sitting with Kammie and Marge at reunions talking about and laughing at nothing in particular.
The three of us also had many enjoyable phone conversations, which inevitably involved complaints about their team, the Angels, and my team, the Cubs!
I'll miss you Kammie, and I will never, never forget you. I love you.
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