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Toni Stone
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Toni Stone

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Breaking a gender barrier in Negro leagues baseball.

Indianapolis

Born
17 July 1921
Birthplace
Bluefield
Died
2 November 1996

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Toni Stone

Toni Stone was an American baseball player who competed on predominantly male professional teams. She joined the Indianapolis Clowns in 1953.

Early life

Saint Paul

Grew up playing baseball in Minnesota and sought opportunities beyond girls’ softball.

Career

  1. Before 1953

    Professional teams

    Played for the San Francisco Sea Lions and New Orleans Creoles.

  2. 1953

    Indianapolis Clowns

    Joined the Negro leagues club.

  3. 1954

    Final season

    Played for the Kansas City Monarchs before retiring.

Achievements

Indianapolis

Became the first woman to hold a regular place on a major-level American professional baseball team.

Beyond sport

Persistence

Continued playing despite sexist taunts and resistance within the sport.

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