1947 Grand Rapids Chicks AAGPBL Ernestine Teeny Petras Original TYPE I Photo Snapshot "A League of Their Own"

Ernestine "Teeny" Petras (1924-2017) was an infielder who played nine seasons (1944-1952) in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Despite being considered one of the league's best defensive shortstops, she never made an All-Star team due to light hitting (.198 career average). Petras led all shortstops in fielding average four times (1945-47, 1950) and set a league record for double plays in 1948. A smart baserunner, she stole 420 career bases, including 86 in 1948. She won championships with Milwaukee Chicks (1944) and Grand Rapids Chicks (1947). Transitioned to third base in 1952, leading all fielders with.965 average.Offered is an original 4.5" x 3.25" TYPE I snapshot photograph of Teeny Petras in her Grand Rapids Chicks uniform, holding a baseball glove while fans and autograph seekers look on from behind.One of a kind shot that derived from a former player's estate. Crystal Clear!