Toni “Tomboy” Stone was born Marcenia Lyle Stone on July 17, 1921, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Although her parents believed in a strong education, she wanted to develop her athletic talent. Stone began playing sports at the young age of ten, despite being deterred by many people. She became the first woman to play in […]
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