Mamie 'Peanut' Johnson Archives - Andscape

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The importance of the predominantly black Mamie Johnson team at the Little League World Series

Before they attempt to make history, the players and coaches are trying to be agents of change at home

By Martenzie Johnson

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The day Toni Stone, the first woman to play in the Negro Leagues, was traded to the K.C. Monarchs

With Stone’s departure from the Indianapolis Clowns, the organization brought in two more women, Connie Morgan and Mamie ‘Peanut’ Johnson

By Rhiannon Walker

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Remembering Mamie ‘Peanut’ Johnson

The first woman to pitch in the Negro Leagues dies at 82

By Rhiannon Walker