Joanne Winter

Joanne Emily Winter
(Jo)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 8", Weight 138 lb.
• High School Proviso Township High School
• Born November 24, 1924 in Chicago, IL USA
• Died September 22, 1996 in Scottsdale, AZ USA

Biographical Information

Pitcher Joanne Winter was a star for the Racine Belles of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. She won 33 games in 1946 and shares the record for most wins in a season. Winter pitched a 14-inning shutout in Game Six of the 1946 championship series to clinch the second AAGPBL playoff title for the Belles.

Over her eight year career, she went 133-115 with a 2.06 ERA in 287 games.

After her baseball career, Winter won the 1962 Arizona Amateur Golf Championship. She played on the LPGA tour from 1963 to 1966.

Further Reading

• Associated Press: "Joanne Winter, Baseball Pioneer," The New York Times, September 26, 1996.
• Gary Belleville: "September 16, 1946: Racine Belles win 14-inning thriller, claim second AAGPBL championship," SABR Baseball Games Project