Jean Cione

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Jean Cione
Jean Cione.jpg
All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
Pitcher / First base / Outfield
Born:(1928-06-23)June 23, 1928
Rockford, Illinois
Died: November 22, 2010(2010-11-22) (aged 82)
Bozeman, Montana
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
debut
1945
Last appearance
1954