Nellie Twardzik
| Nellie Twardzik (Thompson) | |
|---|---|
Nellie Twardzik, 1935 | |
| First Base | |
| Born: May 22, 1919 Dudley, Massachusetts | |
| Died: March 8, 2013 (aged 93) Leicester, Massachusetts | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right |
Aniela "Nellie" Twardzik Thompson (May 22, 1919 – March 8, 2013), at the age of 15, was the first girl to start on a high school boy's varsity baseball team in 1935. A Dudley, Massachusetts native, she played first base at Bartlett High School for three years until her graduation in 1937.