Toni Stone: An Original Play By Lydia R. Diamond

IBTC Production

Toni Stone (the first female professional baseball player) from an early age excelled at all sports, even dropping out of High School at age 16 to pursue her dream of playing professional baseball.

She got that opportunity in Indianapolis, Indiana playing for The Clowns Negro baseball team. Not only did she face the harsh segregation and racism of the times, she was often shunned and belittled by her own coaches and teammates.

See her amazing story September 2024 by the Indianapolis Black Theater Company.

Toni Stone: An Original Play By Lydia R. Diamond

IBTC Production

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Toni Stone (the first female professional baseball player) from an early age excelled at all sports, even dropping out of High School at age 16 to pursue her dream of playing professional baseball.

She got that opportunity in Indianapolis, Indiana playing for The Clowns Negro baseball team. Not only did she face the harsh segregation and racism of the times, she was often shunned and belittled by her own coaches and teammates.

See her amazing story September 2024 by the Indianapolis Black Theater Company.