Battle Creek Belles

The Battle Creek Belles were a women's professional baseball team that played from 1951 through 1952 in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. The Belles represented Battle Creek, Michigan, and played their home games at Bailey Park.[1]

Battle Creek Belles
Minor league affiliations
Previous leagues
All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
Team data
Previous parks
Bailey Park
Owner(s)/
Operator(s)
AAGPBL

History

The Belles finished last in the first half of the 1951 season with an 11–45 record before improving to 19–35 in the second half for a 30-80 overall. The team posted a 43–67 record in the 1952 season, and finished in last place.

The club moved to Muskegon for the 1953 season and was renamed the Muskegon Belles.[1]

All-time roster

Bold denotes members of the inaugural roster

Managers

* Dave Bancroft      1951
* Guy Bush1951
1952
* Joe Cooper1952

Chaperone

* Patricia Barringer  1951
1952

Sources

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