She famously struck out Ted Williams and Hank Aaron in exhibition games.
Women in Sports
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MacPherson continued surfing regularly for decades, even into her 80s.
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Women have been starring on the baseball field since the game started in the 19th Century. We look back at the history of baseball and the best women to ever …
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She was known for her aggressive serve and volley play.
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Ullyot helped prove that distance running didn’t damage women’s health.
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Bailey set a Canadian women’s record in the 100 meter dash in 1987.
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She was one of only 10 women to win the Grand Slam.
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Her achievement was lost to history for 50 years.
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She won three Paralympic gold medals after losing part of her leg to cancer.
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Schmitz was the only woman to win the famed 24 Hours Nürburgring race.