Jean Ladd

Jean Ladd (February 26, 1923 – September 29, 2009) was a pitcher and left fielder who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. She batted and threw right handed.

Born in Prairie View, Illinois, Jean Ladd appeared in less of ten games for the Kenosha Comets during the 1951 season.

Afterwards, Ladd returned home and worked as a high school teacher for 23 years. Following her retirement, she became an avid golfer and bowler and also was very active in social activities.

In 1988, Jean Ladd received further recognition when she became part of Women in Baseball, a permanent display based at the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York which was unveiled to honor the entire All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.

She died in 2009 in Prairie View, Illinois, at the age of 86.