In celebration of that day, I posted the story of the Milwaukee Brewers' three female owners.
On this National #WomenInBaseballDay, we remember Agnes Havenor, the original @Brewers’ first female president. She took over the club following the death of her husband in 1912, and led the Brews to back-to-back championships in 1913 and 1914. pic.twitter.com/YxOHVvSNOY
— Borchert Field (@BorchertField) May 30, 2018
Then there’s Florence Killilea. She was born into a baseball family- the American League was founded in her #Milwaukee living room. She took over the old @Brewers in 1929, when she herself was just 26! https://t.co/kihkuQBgLI #WomenInBaseballDay pic.twitter.com/hdGoeCSIim
— Borchert Field (@BorchertField) May 31, 2018
Can’t forget Idabel Borchert, owner of the old @Brewers after her husband Otto died right before the 1927 home opener. Even after selling the club she owned Borchert Field, is pictured here burning the Brews’ lease in 52 so they could move into County Stadium! #WomenInBaseballDay pic.twitter.com/PS1lLOWkVr
— Borchert Field (@BorchertField) May 31, 2018
Three very important women, each of whom contributed to the story of our Milwaukee Brewers.
And, of course, we can't forget our own Milwaukee Schnitts, who started playing in the league's second year and who brought women's professional baseball to the Cream City.
In honor of National #WomenInBaseballDay, here are the 1944 #Milwaukee Chicks. Originally called the "Brewettes", after the @Brewers, & also known as the "Schnitts" in the pages of the Journal, they brought a @AAGPBL championship to Borchert Field in their only year of existence. pic.twitter.com/Do9Q3JF9GX
— Borchert Field (@BorchertField) May 30, 2018
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