Professional baseball player; commercial artist and advertising manager
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Key moments and achievements from Ange Armato's life.
Ange was born
· Rockford, Illinois, USA
Signing
Ange Armato signed with the Rockford Peaches of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and attended spring training in Opa-Locka, Florida. She wore number 4 and earned the AAGPBL nickname Lil Bonnie among her teammates.
Signing
Ange Armato signed with the Rockford Peaches of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and attended spring training in Opa-Locka, Florida. She wore number 4 and earned the AAGPBL nickname Lil Bonnie among her teammates.
Role
She returned to professional play with the Kalamazoo Lassies, appearing in 27 games at second base while wearing number 12. She batted right-handed and recorded 2 RBIs in what proved to be her final professional season.
Role
She returned to professional play with the Kalamazoo Lassies, appearing in 27 games at second base while wearing number 12. She batted right-handed and recorded 2 RBIs in what proved to be her final professional season.
Film appearance
Ange appeared briefly in the Columbia Pictures film "A League of Their Own," batting and playing shortstop for the blue team. Her footage was included in the film's trailer, making her one of the genuine AAGPBL veterans who appeared alongside the fictional cast.
Film appearance
Ange appeared briefly in the Columbia Pictures film "A League of Their Own," batting and playing shortstop for the blue team. Her footage was included in the film's trailer, making her one of the genuine AAGPBL veterans who appeared alongside the fictional cast.
Honor
The National Baseball Hall of Fame's permanent AAGPBL exhibit lists Ange Armato among all players who competed in the league during its 1943-1954 run, placing her permanently in the record of women's professional baseball history.
Honor
The National Baseball Hall of Fame's permanent AAGPBL exhibit lists Ange Armato among all players who competed in the league during its 1943-1954 run, placing her permanently in the record of women's professional baseball history.
Role
Following her playing career, Ange built a decades-long professional life in Rockford's advertising and commercial art community, beginning at Barber Colman and later advancing to roles including production manager and advertising manager at several local agencies.
Role
Following her playing career, Ange built a decades-long professional life in Rockford's advertising and commercial art community, beginning at Barber Colman and later advancing to roles including production manager and advertising manager at several local agencies.
Ange Armato passed away
