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Manager Bill Allington.
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…
Manager Bill Allington with Bat and Ball.
William "Bill" Allington (1900-1966) coached the Rockford Peaches in 1945 and '46 and again from 1948 to '52, winning AAGPBL Championships with the team in 1945, '48, '49, and in 1950. Allington is pictured here grinning while holding a baseball in…
Lorraine Stevens (Fisher).
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…
Looking Up to Irene Sanvitis (Ruhnke).
Born March 30, 1920 and hailing from Chicago, Irene Sanvitis "Ruhnke Dunk" (Ruhnke) was a right-hander who played utility outfield, second base, and third base for the Rockford Peaches from 1943 to '44 and again in 1947. This photograph looks up at…
Lois "Flash" Florreich.
Lois "Flash" Florreich, born April 29, 1927, called Webster Grove, Missouri home. The right-hander played utility outfield, third base, and pitched for the Rockford Peaches from 1947 through 1950. Pictured here with her hand on her hip, a young boy…
Jacqueline "Babe" Savage (Kelley).
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…
Helen Sandiford (Nelson).
Born on June 13, 1919 and hailing from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Helen "Swede" Sandiford (Nelson) was a right-hander who played catcher for the Rockford Peaches in 1943. Helen passed away on February 6, 1993.
Helen "Swede" Sandiford (Nelson).
Helen "Swede" Sandiford (Nelson), born June 13, 1919, is pictured in street clothes sitting on the grass of a baseball field, possibly Beyer Stadium in Rockford IL. Helen was catcher for the Peaches in 1943. Her name is written on the back of the…
Helen "Swede" Nelson.
Helen Sandiford (Nelson) is pictured in street clothes sitting on a rail in a stadium that could be Beyer Stadium in Rockford IL. Helen was catcher for the Peaches in 1943. For an additional view, see photo 2007.57.13.
Helen "Sis" Wyatt (Waddell).
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).
Helen "Nickie" Fox (Nicol).
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. …
Four Players in Front of House.
As four players in street clothes pose in front of a house, this photograph identifies Amy Irene Applegren on the left, and Rose Gacioch on the right. The two women in the middle are not identified. Applegren played for the Rockford Peaches from 1944…
Four Peaches Pose.
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…
Four Peaches Crouch on a Field.
Four unidentified players in uniforms and with gloves crouch on a field in this photograph.
Five Players Take Five - Class of '43.
The player in the lighter shade uniform in the middle is unknown; the other players are (L to R) Helen "Swede" Sandiford (Nelson), Mildred "Millie" McAuley (Warwick), Betty "Moe" Moczynski, and Irene Sanvitis "Ruhnke Dunk" (Ruhnke). For an additional…
Five Players Pose Outside a Building.
Five players in uniforms are depicted outside a building. (L to R) Helen Sandiford (Nelson), Mildred McAuley (Warwick), unknown, Betty Moczynski, and Irene Sanvitis (Ruhnke). For an additional view, see photo 2007.57.25.
Dottie Key (Ferguson), Dottie Green, and Two Unidentified Players.
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…
Dorothy Key (Ferguson).
Born on February 17, 1923 and hailing from Canada, Dorothy "Dottie" Key (Ferguson) was a right-hander who played second base, third base, and center field for the Rockford Peaches from 1945 through 1954. Dottie passed away on May 8, 2003. …
Dorothy Kamenshek.
Dorothy Kamenshek is depicted in uniform with a baseball field behind her, possibly Beyer Stadium in Rockford IL. This left-hander played first base for the Rockford Peaches from 1943 to '51 and again in 1953.
Dorothy Doyle (Harrell).
In uniform and with a bat at her feet, Dorothy "Snookie" Doyle (Harrell) poses for this photograph. Born on February 4, 1924 and calling Los Angeles home, this right-hander played shortstop for the Rockford Peaches from 1944 to '50 and again in 1952.…
Dorothy "Snookie" Doyle (Harrell).
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…
Dorothy "Dottie" Key (Ferguson).
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…
Dorothy "Dottie" Green.
Dorothy "Dottie" Green, born April 30, 1921 and hailing from Natick, MA, was a player for the Rockford Peaches and part of their personnel in the form of a chaperone. Dottie was a catcher from 1943 to '47 when she suffered a knee injury that stopped…
Dorothy "Dottie" Green.
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. …
Dorothy "Dottie" Green at Peaches Picnic.
Dorothy "Dottie" Green is pictured at a Rockford Peaches Picnic. Green was with the Peaches from 1943 to 1953. As a catcher, Dottie injured her knee in 1947 but continued with the team as a chaperone. Green is wearing her catcher's mitt with several…
Close-Up Team Photo of 1944 Rockford Peaches.
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…
Charlene "Barney" Barnett.
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…
Charlene "Barney" Barnett.
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…
Caught in Catcher's Stance.
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.
Catcher and Pitcher: Helen Sandiford (Nelson) and Marjorie Peters.
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…
Carolyn Morris.
A smiling Carolyn Morris stands before a brick building wearing a glove on her left hand and with her right hand on her hip. Nicknamed "India," this right-hander from Phoenix, AZ was born on September 28, 1925 and was a pitcher for the Rockford…
Carolyn Morris.
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…
Carolyn Morris in Front of Bleachers.
Carolyn Morris, pictured in baseball cap and sweatshirt, stands in front of empty stadium seats for this photograph. Morris was a pitcher for the Rockford Peaches from 1944 through '46.
Boarding the Team Bus.
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…
Bill Allington in Action.
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).
Bat Girls.
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.
Barney, Babe, and Flash: Three Peaches in a Row.
Three Rockford Peaches pose side-by-side on a field; (L to R) Charlene "Barney" Barnett, Jacquelyn "Babe" Savage (Kelley), and Lois "Flash" Florreich.
Amy Irene Applegren.
Born November 16, 1926 in Peoria, IL, Applegren was a right-handed batter but threw left-handed, playing for a few different teams in the league (the Muskegon Lassies from 1946 to '49 and the South Bend Blue Sox in 1953). She played first base and…
Amy Irene "Lefty" Applegren.
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…
Amy Irene "Lefty" Applegren at Peaches Picnic.
Amy Irene "Lefty" Applegren poses at a Rockford Peaches Picnic wearing casual street clothes and her baseball glove. Other people, including children, are visible in the background.
Allington's All-Americans.
A photograph of William "Bill" Allington's All-Americans in front of a touring car. Allington (1900-1966), a Rockford Peaches' manager, refused to give up on women's professional baseball and formed this team after the AAGPBL ended in 1954, including…
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AAGPBL Player Signing Autograph.
This unidentified player in an AAGPBL uniform is apparently signing an autograph for a fan.
A Peach in Action.
This photograph depicts a player fielding a ball. People are visible in the background in front of empty stadium seats. The player's identity and the name of the baseball field are not known.
A Mix of Team Members from the AAGPBL.
A nighttime photograph on a field depicting the Rockford Peaches and representatives of other teams from the All American Girls Professional Baseball League (the Battle Creek Belles, the Kalamazoo Lassies, the Fort Wayne Daisies, and the Grand Rapids…
A League Player rests against the Wall
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…
1944 Rockford Peaches.
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…
"Home of the Peaches."
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,"…