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In 1953, Bluefield native Toni Stone made history as the first woman to play professional baseball for a formerly all-male major-league team, the Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro American League. Despite facing sexism and adversity, she demonstrated remarkable skill and determination. Competing against legendary players like Satchel Paige, Stone proved she was more than a gimmick—she was an exceptional baseball player, breaking both gender and racial barriers in sports.
