The First Woman In Independent Baseball

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Today’s trivia question centers around women in pro baseball. Q:  Who was the first woman to play in an independent professional baseball game (since the 1993 inception of independent baseball)? A:  Ila Borders debuted in May of 1997 for the Saint Paul Saints of the Northern League

First Independent Baseball Player Over 60 Years Old

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Q:  Since the 1993 inception of independent professional baseball leagues, who was the first player above the age of 60 to play in an independent baseball game? A:  In June, 1993 Minnie Minoso had one at bat in a game with the Saint Paul Saints (that time with the Northern League).  He did so again … Read more