- ↑ All-American Girls Professional Baseball League – Aldine Thomas. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
- ↑ Madden, W. C. (2005) The Women of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League: A Biographical Dictionary. ISBN 978-0-7864-2263-0
- ↑ Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Official Website
- ↑ "Aldine J. Calacurcio Thomas Obituary (1928 - 2017) Rockford Register Star". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
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| Aldine Calacurcio | |
|---|---|
| All-American Girls Professional Baseball League | |
| Shortstop / Infield Utility | |
| Born:June 8, 1928 Rockford, Illinois | |
| Died: July 4, 2017 (aged 89) Rockford, Illinois | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right |