Elizabeth Wicken
- May 26, 1927
- April 25, 2011
- 83 years
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Elizabeth Wicken, 83, Canadian baseball player (All-American Girls Professional Baseball League).
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|Elizabeth Ann Wicken [nee Berthiaume] (May 26, 1927 – April 25, 2011) was a Canadian outfielder who played from 1945 through 1946 in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL). Listed at 5' 2", 115 lb., Wicken batted and threw left handed.
Elizabeth was one of the 68 players born in Canada to join the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League in its twelve years history. She was born in Regina, Saskatchewan to Emillien and Edith (Evans) Berthiaume, and married her childhood sweetheart, Bill Wicken, after he left the navy at the end of World War II.
She entered the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League in 1945 with the Grand Rapids Chicks, playing for them one and a half years before joining the Muskegon Lassies in the 1946 midseason. A good defensive outfielder with a strong throwing arm, she batted a .182 batting average in 117 games and reached the playoffs with Grand Rapids in 1945. In four postseason games, she went 4-for-15 for a .267 average.
Following her baseball career, Elizabeth returned to Canada and worked as a newspaper office manager and a school secretary for many years. Her 60-year loving marriage lasted until Bill's death in 2005. They had one son, Bill Jr., and four grandchildren.
Since 1988 she is part of Women in Baseball, a permanent display based at the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York, which was unveiled to honor the entire All-American Girls Professional Baseball League rather than individual baseball personalities. She also gained an honorary induction into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in 1998.
Elizabeth Berthiaume Wicken died in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, at the age of 83 years.
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1.What was the date of birth for Elizabeth Wicken?
- A.May 26, 1929
- B.May 26, 1927correct
- C.June 25, 1927
- D.April 25, 1927
Elizabeth Wicken was born on May 26, 1927.
Source: biographical header
2.In which city was Elizabeth Wicken born?
- A.Cooperstown, New York
- B.Vancouver, British Columbia
- C.Grand Rapids, Michigan
- D.Regina, Saskatchewancorrect
Elizabeth Wicken was born in Regina, Saskatchewan.
Source: early life section
3.Which professional baseball league did Elizabeth Wicken play for?
- A.Major League Baseball
- B.All-American Girls Professional Baseball Leaguecorrect
- C.Canadian Softball League
- D.Women's National Baseball Association
Elizabeth Wicken played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
Source: introduction section
4.What position did Elizabeth Wicken play in baseball?
- A.Pitcher
- B.Outfieldercorrect
- C.Catcher
- D.Shortstop
Elizabeth Wicken was a Canadian outfielder in the AAGPBL.
Source: introduction section
5.Who were the parents of Elizabeth Wicken?
- A.Emillien and Mary Evans
- B.Bill and Sarah Berthiaume
- C.Emillien and Edith Berthiaumecorrect
- D.Bill and Edith Wicken
Elizabeth Wicken was born to Emillien and Edith (Evans) Berthiaume.
Source: early life section
6.Which baseball team did Elizabeth Wicken join when she entered the AAGPBL in 1945?
- A.Regina Royals
- B.Grand Rapids Chickscorrect
- C.Vancouver Mermaids
- D.Muskegon Lassies
Elizabeth Wicken entered the league in 1945 with the Grand Rapids Chicks.
Source: career section
7.What was the batting average of Elizabeth Wicken over 117 games?
- A..267
- B..182correct
- C..155
- D..212
Elizabeth Wicken batted a .182 average over the course of 117 games.
Source: career statistics section
8.In what year did Elizabeth Wicken join the Muskegon Lassies?
- A.1947
- B.1948
- C.1945
- D.1946correct
Elizabeth Wicken joined the Muskegon Lassies in the 1946 midseason.
Source: career section
9.What were the primary professions of Elizabeth Wicken after retiring from baseball?
- A.School teacher and nurse
- B.Newspaper office manager and school secretarycorrect
- C.Baseball coach and scout
- D.Author and accountant
After baseball, Elizabeth Wicken worked as a newspaper office manager and a school secretary.
Source: post-baseball career section
10.What specific display at the Baseball Hall of Fame has included Elizabeth Wicken since 1988?
- A.Canadian Baseball Stars
- B.Women in Baseballcorrect
- C.AAGPBL Legends
- D.The Outfield Wall
Elizabeth Wicken has been part of the Women in Baseball permanent display at the Baseball Hall of Fame since 1988.
Source: awards and legacy section
11.How many years did the marriage between Elizabeth Wicken and Bill Wicken last?
- A.60 yearscorrect
- B.70 years
- C.40 years
- D.50 years
Elizabeth Wicken had a 60-year loving marriage with her husband Bill.
Source: personal life section
12.In what year was Elizabeth Wicken inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame?
- A.1988
- B.1998correct
- C.1995
- D.2005
Elizabeth Wicken received an honorary induction into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in 1998.
Source: awards and legacy section
13.What was the batting average of Elizabeth Wicken during her four postseason games in 1945?
- A..333
- B..267correct
- C..400
- D..182
Elizabeth Wicken recorded a .267 average during her four postseason games.
Source: career statistics section
14.Where did Elizabeth Wicken pass away?
- A.Regina, Saskatchewan
- B.Cooperstown, New York
- C.Grand Rapids, Michigan
- D.Vancouver, British Columbiacorrect
Elizabeth Wicken died in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Source: death section
15.What was the physical height of Elizabeth Wicken?
- A.5' 4"
- B.5' 0"
- C.5' 2"correct
- D.5' 6"
Elizabeth Wicken was listed as being 5' 2" tall.
Source: biographical header
16.How many grandchildren did Elizabeth Wicken have?
- A.Fourcorrect
- B.One
- C.Six
- D.Two
Elizabeth Wicken had one son and four grandchildren.
Source: personal life section
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