Anna Kunkel
Anna Maggie Kunkel was an American fourth outfielder who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Listed at 5' 2", 112 lb., Kunkell batted and threw left handed. She was dubbed Kunk.
Born in Wescosville, Pennsylvania, Anna Kunkel played for the South Bend Blue Sox club during its 1950 and 1951 seasons. Unfortunately, her career ended early because a knee injury. Kunkel had surgery and returned to action, but her knee did not hold up. As a result, she appeared in just 11 games in the two seasons. Nevertheless, the league stopped individual achievements after 1948, so individual accomplishments are complete only through 1948.
Afterwards, Kunkel moved to Tucson, Arizona, where she worked for the Arizona Department of Corrections.
The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League folded in 1954, but there is now a permanent display at the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum at Cooperstown, New York since November 5, 1988 that honors those who were part of this unique experience. Anna Kunkel, along with the rest of the girls and the league staff, is included at the display/exhibit.
