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Seventeen-year-old Jackie Mitchell famously struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig during an exhibition game in 1931. Her performance garnered significant media attention, showcasing her remarkable talent as a female pitcher in a male-dominated sport. This historic moment helped pave the way for future female athletes in Baseball.
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Which two New York Yankees did 17 year old female Jackie Mitchell strike out successively in 1931?
That would be Babe Ruth, and Lou Gehrig
What year did Jackie Mitchell strike out Babe Ruth?
The date was April 2, 1931 during an exhibition game between the Chattanooga Lookouts and New York Yankees. After striking out the Babe, who took a called strike three, she then struck out Lou Gehrig swinging.
Who was born in 1931 in Oklahoma and in 1951 he joined the Yankees?
Mickey MantleMickey Mantle was born on October 20, 1931, and was called up to the Yankees in 1951.
Who was born in 1931 in Oklahoma and played for the Yankees for 18 seasons?
It was Mickey Mantle. He was born in 1931 in Oklahoma. He also played for the Yankees for 18 seasons. ^_^
Who was the manager of the New York Yankees in 1943?
Joe McCarthy was the Yankees manager from 1931 to 1946.
When was James Fitz-Allen Mitchell born?
James Fitz-Allen Mitchell was born on 1931-05-15.
Yankees record in 1931?
The 1931 New York Yankees had a record of 94 - 59, and finished in second place 13 1/2 games behind the Philadelphia Athletics (107-45).
Who has the most single season RBI's for the Yankees?
Lou Gehrig in 1931, with 184.
Which New York Yankees player was born in October 1931?
Mickey MantleMickey Mantle was born on October 20, 1931 and made his Major League debut on April 17, 1951 with the New York Yankees.
Which New York Yankees player was born in the year 1931 in Oklahoma?
Mickey Mantle was born on October 20, 1931 in Spavinaw, Oklahoma.
What was Nghe Tinh Revolt?
A worker's strike put down in 1931 by the government.
Who struk out Babe Ruth?
Jackie Mitchell, "the girl who struck out Babe Ruth. The 17-year old Jackie signed a contract to be a pitcher for the Chattanooga Lookouts men's baseball team. The Lookouts are a minor league class AA farm team in the New York Yankees organization. On April 2, 1931 the New York Yankees stopped in Chattanooga for an exhibition game on their way home from spring training. Jackie came into the game in the middle of the first inning and proceeded to strike out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig back to back! The story immediately made national headlines. A few days later, Baseball Commissioner Landis voided Mitchell's contract, claiming that baseball was "too strenuous" for a woman.
