Dolores Moore facts for kids
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| Born: October 27, 1932 Chicago, Illinois |
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| Died: August 31, 2000 (aged 67) Bensenville, Illinois |
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Dolores Moore, often called "Dee," was a talented baseball player. She played as an infielder in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Her career in the league lasted from 1953 to 1954. She was 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighed 153 pounds. Dee batted and threw with her right hand.
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Early Life and Baseball Dreams
Dolores Moore was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 27, 1932. When she was just five years old, she loved playing sandlot baseball. She often played with her brother, Tom. Later, she played at Humboldt Park. There, a famous baseball player named Rogers Hornsby saw her play. He told her she should join the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. However, she was too young at the time.
Joining the League
When Dolores turned 16, the league wanted her to join. But her mother said no because of all the travel involved. Instead, Dolores played in the National Girls Baseball League of Chicago. She played there for four years. In 1952, she won the league's Most Valuable Player Award. The famous athlete Jesse Owens even presented her with the award.
Later, Woody English became a manager for the Grand Rapids Chicks. He was part of the AAGPBL. Woody invited Dolores to join his team.
Playing for the Grand Rapids Chicks
In 1953, Dolores Moore became a member of the Grand Rapids Chicks. She played different positions for the team. She was a first base player and also played second base. Dolores was a strong hitter and a great fielder. In one game, she hit the ball so well that she drove in six runs.
She helped the Grand Rapids Chicks win the Championship Title in 1953. In the playoff games, she had five hits and four RBIs. As part of the winning team, she played in the 1954 All-Star Game.
Life After Baseball
The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League ended in 1954. Dolores was offered a contract to play with the Bill Allington All-Stars. This was a traveling team. However, she decided to turn it down. She wanted to start working and play other sports.
Dolores then joined the Refiner's Pride. This was a women's professional basketball team. They played exhibition games against famous teams. These included the Harlem Globetrotters and various NBA teams. She also worked for the Chicago Department of Education. She was a playground teacher for 31 years. She retired from that job in 1993. In her free time, she enjoyed bowling, golf, and fishing. After retiring, she volunteered at a local hospital.
Legacy and Recognition
Dolores Moore is remembered as an important part of baseball history. She is featured in Women in Baseball. This is a special exhibit at the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. The museum is located in Cooperstown, New York. This exhibit was created in 1988. It honors all the players of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Dolores Moore passed away in Bensenville, Illinois, at the age of 67.
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