 Edith Houghton, 1946 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Edith Grace Houghton |
| Nickname | The Kid |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | February 10, 1912 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | February 2, 2013 (aged 100) Sarasota, Florida |
| Sport | |
| Country | United States |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Team | Philadelphia Bobbies, Hollywood Girls, New York Bloomer Girls |
| Updated on 13 April 2016 | |
Edith Grace Houghton (February 10, 1912 – February 2, 2013) was an American professional baseball player and scout. A former shortstop in women's baseball whose professional career began when she was ten years old,[1] Houghton became the first female scout in Major League Baseball when she joined the talent-spotting staff of the Philadelphia Phillies of the National League in 1946. She served in that role until 1952, when she returned to active service in the United States Navy.[1] She had joined the WAVES during World War II.[2]
- ^ a b Clark, Vernon (February 12, 2013). "Edith G. Houghton, 100, pro baseball's first female scout". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
- ^ Vitello, Paul (2013-02-15). "Edith Houghton, Rare Woman Among Baseball Scouts, Dies at 100". The New York Times. p. D8. Retrieved 2013-02-17.