Rockford Peaches Pitcher Mary Pratt of ‘A League of Their Own’ Fame Dies at 101

Mary Pratt, a south paw pitcher in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and possibly the last living member of the original Rockford Peaches, passed away at the age of 101. The league, formed during World War II, was immortalized in the beloved film A League of Their Own.

Born November 30, 1918, Pratt graduated in 1936 from Boston University with a degree in physical education and started teaching. In 1943, she joined the inaugural season of the AAGPBL. She played five seasons in the league with Rockford and the Kenosha Comets. After her departure from the league, Pratt remained active in sports, officiating basketball, softball, field hockey and lacrosse games, and even served on the league’s board of directors.

See Rockford Peaches Pitcher Mary Pratt of ‘A League of Their Own’ Fame Dies at 101, ESPN, May 9, 2020.