Annie Gosbee Field  Dedication 

 

"There's no crying in baseball!"

Born and raised in Essex, MA., Annie Gosbee honed her skills at the Essex town hall baseball field.  With grit and determination she fulfilled her dream to play baseball in the All American Girls Professional Baseball League.  Annie was an All Star while playing for the Grand Rapids Chicks.  She later played for the Rockford Peaches made famous in the movie "A League of Their Own."  The Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY has a special exhibit dedicated to the AAGPBL, the teams and players.  Annie's Story is one of inspiration to all who follow their dreams.  

 

 

11:00 - 12:30 
Girls Exhibition Game
Lunch: free hot dogs!

12:30 - 1:00 
Unveiling of Bronze Plaque
Master of Ceremonies: Rob Bradford, WEEI Radio
Dignitary: Senator Bruce Tarr

 

 

See Annie's full biography at: https://AAGPBL.org/profiles/Annie-gosbee/307
Please support by donating towards the bronze plaque depicting Annie and her story to be displayed at the field, https://tinyurl.com/yumm87tk