Mary Pratt

Mary Pratt is a trailblazing woman who was the pitcher of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. She threw left-handed and was the last surviving member of 1943 Rockford Peaches. Their team was the inspiration for the 1992 sports film, A League of Their Own. Unfortunately, Mary passed away, but her stories and energy will always be missed. She was born on November 30, 1918, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, but she grew up in Massachusetts. Likewise, she went to North Quincy High School and got a degree at Boston University’s Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.

While in college, Mary was able to showcase her athletic abilities. She participated in several sports there, such as volleyball, tennis, sailing, basketball, lacrosse, softball, and archery. Mary is a graduate of physical education and was a teacher in Quincy until 1986. Moreover, she served as the coach of many sports teams.