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Born on September 28, 1925 and hailing from Phoenix AZ, right-hander Carolyn "India" Morris was a pitcher for the Rockford Peaches from 1944 through 1946, also playing on the All Star Team in '46. She is depicted here against a stadium backdrop; an…

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An unidentified woman wearing a trenchcoat poses in front of empty stadium seats. This might be catcher Helen "Swede" Sandiford (Nelson) who played for the Rockford Peaches in 1943. For additional views, see photos 2007.57.15 and 2006.27.28.

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Unidentified on the photograph, the uniformed man pictured here in a catcher's position looks like William "Bill" Edwards, manager of the Rockford Peaches in 1947.

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Marie Timm, a chaperone for the Rockford Peaches from 1943 through 1945, poses for this photograph.

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William "Bill" Allington, manager of the Rockford Peaches 1945-1946 and 1948-1952, is ready to catch the ball in this action shot. An unidentified player watches (background right).

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Two unidentified women pose against an open window wearing street clothes and coats. This might represent players photographed while on a playing tour.

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An unidentified player [possibly Helen "Swede" Sandiford (Nelson)] poses in street clothes before a wall in this photograph. See photos 2007.57.15 and 2006.27.5.

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Helen "Swede" Sandiford (Nelson), sitting on the rail in the upper portion of the photograph, was a catcher for the Rockford Peaches in 1943. Marjorie "Pete" Peters (lower portion in photo), also known as Marge or Mackie, was a pitcher for the…

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Dorothy "Dottie" Green, born April 30, 1921 and hailing from Natick MA, was a catcher and a chaperone with the Rockford Peaches (1943-1953). Green, pictured here in formal business attire in front of a building, passed away on October 26, 1992. …

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Charlene "Barney" Barnett, a right-hander from Elgin IL born on March 13, 1928, played second base, third base, and shortstop for the Rockford Peaches in 1949 and 1950. She is pictured here in front of a wall with a coat on over her uniform. Barnett…

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Dorothy "Dottie" Green (extreme right) was a catcher and chaperone for the Rockford Peaches (1943-1953), and Dorothy "Dottie" Key (Ferguson), on Green's left, played second base, third base, and center field for the Peaches (1945-1954). The other two…

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An unidentified woman in street clothes is pictured in front of a wall holding what appears to be personal items (a newspaper, sunglasses, perhaps a wallet). This could represent a player photographed while on a playing tour of away games.

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An unidentified woman in street clothes is pictured outside a building in front of an open window. This could represent a player photographed while on a playing tour.

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Both hailing from Rockford IL, Nancy Manne (left), born April 18, 1935, and Doris Johnson (Calacurcio), born December 13, 1932, were bat girls for the Rockford Peaches from 1944 through 1947.

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An unidentified player seems to be at a practice session, with other players behind her (right) and buildings in the background.

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An unidentified player is on the field wearing an AAGPBL uniform. Apparently this photograph was taken during a game as the stands in the background contain spectators.

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An unidentified player is pictured in catcher's gear and stance.

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Joan "Jo" Kaufman, born November 9, 1935 in Rockford, IL, was raised in Winnebago, IL. This right-hander played second base and third base for the Rockford Peaches in 1954. Joan signed "Jo Kaufman" across the front of this photograph.

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William "Bill" Allington, pictured standing before a wall, was born on October 26, 1900, hailing from St. Clair, Mi. He managed the Rockford Peaches in 1945 and '46, and again from 1948 through '52. His Rockford Peaches won AAGPBL championships in…

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Originally hailing from St. Clair, MI, William "Bill" Allington, pictured crouching with a ball in a catcher's mitt before empty stadium seats, was born on October 26, 1900. He managed the Rockford Peaches in 1945 and '46, and again from 1948 through…

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This photograph was identified as Rockford Peach Dorothy Kamenshek, leaning against a wall wearing a smile and sporting a baseball glove, A left-hander hailing from Norwood, OH, she played first base for the Rockford Peaches from 1943 through 1953…

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Seven unidentified women in street clothes pose before a bus. Another person is visible in the bus through the window of the open door. Three suitcases on the sidewalk indicate these players, probably Rockford Peaches, are ready to take to the…

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AAGPBL (All-American Girls Professional Baseball League) unidentified team members are practicing on the field with the player in the center caught in mid-swing. If these are indeed players from the Rockford Peaches, then this could very well be…

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Fans are pictured outside the entrance to Beyer Stadium, a football field with a running track around it that was known as the "Peach Orchard," located at 245 15th Avenue in Rockford IL. From 1943 to 1954, this was the "Home of the Peaches,"…

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Captured in this photograph after releasing a throw, Margaret Alice "Al" Deschaine (Pollitt), born July 19, 1929, called Lansing, MI home. The right-hander played third base and shortstop for the Rockford Peaches from 1947 through 1953. She was also…

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Manager Bill Allington (center) runs onto the field flanked by two unidentified players on either side.

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This black and white photograph depicts three rows of the Rockford Peaches, including 16 players with manager Bill Allington standing in the back row next to perhaps a chaperone, possibly Marie Timm. A fence and a house are visible behind the team.

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Three rows of players are pictured with empty stadium seats in the background. The players in the back row wear jackets as does manager Bill Edwards (center, first row). The emblem on the jackets reads AAGSBL, referring to the All-American Girls…

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A photograph showing 18 players dressed in formal street clothes, with manager Bill Allington (left). The back of the photo indicates this picture was taken at the Woodward Governor Co. (5001 N. 2nd, Loves Park, IL) in 1950 perhaps for some formal…

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Pictured here hunched over and ready to throw, Lorraine "Fish" Stevens (Fisher), hailing from Detroit, MI, was born on May 7, 1928. The right-hander played outfield and pitched for the Rockford Peaches in 1947, moving to the Grand Rapids Chicks in…

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A photograph of seven team members (note the difference in uniforms from older photos) with an unidentified gentleman on the left and perhaps a chaperone on the right.

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Caught in mid-swing in this photograph, Dorothy "Snookie" Doyle (Harrell) was born February 4, 1924 and called Los Angeles her hometown. The right-hander played shortstop for the Rockford Peaches from 1944 through 1950 and again in 1952, making the…

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Born on November 16, 1926 and hailing from Peoria, IL, Applegren threw left-handed but was a right-handed batter. "Lefty" played first base and pitched for the Rockford Peaches in 1944 and '45 and then again from 1949 through '52. Applegren passed…

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Two unidentified players from the Rockford Peaches stand on the field, one wearing a baseball glove while the other grips a bat.

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Pictured in this photograph (L to R) are Amy Irene "Lefty" Applegren, who played for the Rockford Peaches in 1944 and 1945 and again from 1949 through 1952, and Helen "Nickie" Fox (Nicol), who played for the Peaches from 1947 to 1952.

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A team photograph showing the 1952 Rockford Peaches (Back Row, L to R): Jacqueline Savage (Kelley), Rose Gacioch, Eleanor Callow, Bill Allington (manager), Marie Kelley (Mansfield), Amy Irene Applegren, Carol Habben, and Jean Buckley; (Front Row, L…

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Photographed in a batter's stance, Jacqueline "Babe" Savage (Kelley), born on November 11, 1926 and hailing from Lansing, MI, played catcher, utility outfield, and utility infield for the Rockford Peaches from 1949 through 1953. Babe passed away on…

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Charlene "Barney" Barnett is pictured here crouching in action with her glove blurred. Born March 13, 1928, the right-hander hailed from Elgin, IL, playing second base, third base, and shortstop for the Rockford Peaches in 1949 and 1950. Barnett…

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William "Bill " Allington, born October 26, 1900 in St. Clair, MI, managed the Rockford Peaches from 1944 to 1946 and again from 1948 to 1952. Allington, a good teacher and tough taskmaster, was also a stickler for rules, often giving his players pop…

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This photograph depicts pitcher Helen "Nickie" Fox (Nicol) wearing a glove and sporting a pensive mood as though staring down an opponent. A right-hander, born in Canada on May 9, 1920, Nickie played for the Rockford Peaches from 1947 through 1952. …

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Three Rockford Peaches pose side-by-side on a field; (L to R) Charlene "Barney" Barnett, Jacquelyn "Babe" Savage (Kelley), and Lois "Flash" Florreich.

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Dorothy "Dottie" Key (Ferguson) is pictured in mid-throw. Born February 17, 1923, and originally from Canada, this right-hander played second base, third base, and center field for the Rockford Peaches from 1945 through 1954. Dottie passed away on…

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A photograph of Helen "Sis" Wyatt (Waddell), a right-hander from Lemoyne, PA, born on April 24, 1930. Sis played outfield and utility infield for the Rockford Peaches in 1950 and 1951 before going to the Battle Creek Belles (1951).

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A reproduction photograph picturing four Rockford Peaches on a field, possibly Beyer Stadium, a football field with a running track around it that was known as the "Peach Orchard," located at 245 15th Avenue in Rockford IL. Left to Right: Dorothy…

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This reproduction photograph may be the 1949 post-season Rockford Peaches champs. Names are listed on the back of the photo: (Top row, L to R) Dorothy Kamenshek, Dorothy Doyle (Harrell), Eleanor Callow, Rose Gacioch, unknown; (Middle row, L to R)…

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This close-up picture shows the 1944 Rockford Peaches in front of a scoreboard. Manager Bill Allington stands far left in the top row. The names of the 14 uniformed players are written on the back of the photograph, but there is no indication as to…

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A team photograph of the 1944 Rockford Peaches sitting and standing on the grass in front of a scoreboard, possibly at Beyer Stadium, a football field with a running track around it that was known as the "Peach Orchard," located at 245 15th Avenue in…
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