Philomena Gianfrancisco during Spring Training in Cuba photograph

Date1947

DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Philomena Gianfrancisco Zale at the jai alai fronton, the playing area for the game of jai alai, during spring training in Cuba in 1947. A basket used to catch and throw the ball called a cesta is being tied to her wrist so that she can play.

Object numberBL-1998-03272-145

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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