Betsy Jochum's South Bend Blue Sox Baseball Dress
Original member of All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
Betsy Jochum was one of the original 60 members of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, founded in 1943 by Chicago Cubs owner Philip Wrigley. Jochum played the entirety of her six-year career (1943–1948) with the South Bend Blue Sox. During her career, she amassed 354 stolen bases, including seven in one game, and led the league in hits twice.
South Bend Blue Sox Baseball Dress, worn by Betsy Jochum
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- date made
- 1943 - 1948
- ID Number
- 1983.0183.01
- accession number
- 1983.0183
- catalog number
- 1983.0183.01
- Description (Brief)
- Betsy Jochum (b. 1921) was one of the original sixty members of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, founded in 1943. Jochum played the entirety of her six year career (1943-1948) with the South Bend (Indiana) Blue Sox.
- Jochum began as a speedy outfielder with the ability to put the bat on the ball. Often leading off for the Blue Sox, she amassed 354 stolen bases, including seven in one game, and led the league in hits twice (1943 and 1944.)
- Jochum retired in 1948, staying in South Bend to become a teacher. The AAGPBL ceased operations in 1954.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Credit Line
- Gift of Betsy Jochum
- wearer
- Jochum, Betsy
- subject
- Professional
- All American Girls Baseball League
- Women
- Baseball
- Sports
- used
- United States: Indiana, South Bend
- Physical Description
- fabric, cotton (overall material)
- metal (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 34 1/2 in x 26 1/2 in; 87.63 cm x 67.31 cm
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- Object Name
- dress, baseball
- Record ID
- nmah_667528
