Rare footage of 17-year-old female pitching phenom Jackie Mitchell striking out New York #Yankees legend Babe Ruth during an exhibition game in Chattanooga, Tennessee! (April 2, 1931) #MLB #Baseball #History | Baseball by BSmile

In a striking moment of 1931, Jackie Mitchell, a 17-year-old pitcher for the Chattanooga Lookouts, stepped into the spotlight during an exhibition game. The crowd was buzzing with excitement as she faced two of baseball's titans, Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. With poise and precision, Jackie delivered pitch after pitch, ultimately striking out both legends. This incredible event wasn't just about skill but also shattered expectations of what women could achieve in sports at the time. Jackie's talent

2.7K views · 22 reactions | Meet Jackie Mitchell, the baseball pioneer who struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. The 17-year-old Mitchell faced the New York Yankees greats in a 1931 exhibition and proved women belong in the sport. : https://biography.visitlink.me/oBCbR5 | Biography | Facebook