Marge "Poncho" Villa: Baseball Legend and All-American Women's Baseball Classic

Marge Villa, front row center 1939 Garvey Stars (Courtesy of Marge Villa)

Marge "Poncho" Villa, Kenosha Comets 1940s (Courtesy of Marge Villa)

Marge "Poncho" Villa, front row center, 1949 Kenosha Comets (Courtesy AAGPBL)

Marge Villa Trading Card (Courtesy AAGPBL)

Marge Villa-Cryan presented with a Lifetime Membership to the Montebello Historical Society by Chris Vargas-society president, April 2016 (Courtesy Montebello Historical Society)

Marge "Poncho" Villa-Cryan at Grant Rea Park 2018 (Courtesy of City of Montebello)

In this episode of the Pretty Strong Podcast, we are featuring Women in Sports. Join host Sherri Whitley Jernigan as we learn more about Margaret "Marge" "Poncho" Villa-Cryan, who was a Latina Baseball Legend. Listen and then visit the links to learn more and stay connected! #stronggirlsmakestrongwomen #prettystrongpodcast #professionalcheerleader #baseball #softball #golf #WomeninSports #WomeninBaseball #LeagueofTheirOwn

Timely indeed! October 11-13, 2024, The Durham Bulls Athletic Park (DPAP) is hosting the 3rd Annual All-American Women's Baseball Classic featuring the teams of 1943 comprised of the top women's baseball players from around the world. All-American Womens Baseball Classic at Durham Bulls Athletic Park | Bulls (milb.com)

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