Fredda Acker Signing Autographs at Spring Training photograph

Date1947

DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of South Bend Blue Sox player Fredda Ackner, who was named Mrs. America for 1947, signing autographs during spring training in Havana, Cuba in 1947. She is standing on the field while a group of male spectators leans over the rail to get her signature.

Object numberBL-1998-03272-041

Subject South Bend Blue Sox (Baseball team)

Subject All-American Girls Professional Baseball League

Attributes

Classificationsphotographic materials

Collection NumberBA PHT 084 Connie Wisniewski photographic materials

Dimensions10 x 8 in.

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