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February 25, 2018 12 mins
Up to bat in this episode is America's favorite pastime, courtesy of noted journalist, author, and editor Martha Ackmann. Martha writes about little-known women who have changed America. One such woman is the subject of Martha’s book, “CURVEBALL: The Remarkable Story of Toni Stone, the First Woman to Play Professional Baseball in the Negro League.” Martha provides fascinating details about Toni Stone’s rise to fame in the league, and explains how she digs through forgotten history to bring us tales that inspire. Baseball and history lovers, get ready for a home run!
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