Ruth Williams
ABOUT RUTH WILLIAMS
Pitcher in the All-American Girls Professional League from 1946 to 1953; began her career with the Racine Belles and played her last four seasons with the Kalamazoo Lassies.
She began her softball career at the age of 12 in a church league.
Her 2.19 career ERA ranks 12th on the all-time All-American Girls Professional Baseball League list.
She was born in Nescopeck, Pennsylvania.
The 1992 film A League of Their Own, starring Geena Davis , portrayed the beginning years of the All-American Girls Professional League.