April 20, 1866

Annie Glidden ’1869 wrote to her brother what is believed to be the first reference to American women playing baseball.

“They are getting up various clubs now for outdoor exercise,” she wrote. “They have a floral society, boat clubs and baseball. I belong to one of the latter, and enjoy it hugely, I can assure you.”

Annie Glidden ’1869 wrote to her brother what is believed to be the first reference to American women playing baseball.

“They are getting up various clubs now for outdoor exercise,” she wrote. “They have a floral society, boat clubs and baseball. I belong to one of the latter, and enjoy it hugely, I can assure you.”