1951 RAYBESTOS BRAKETTES

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L-R, top row- Trainer Harold Schlacter, Marie "Jo-Jo" Ottaviano, Barbara "Rusty" Abernethy, Joan Wallace, Lorraine “Chic” Meehan, Millie Elias, Annabelle Pia, "Punxsy" Edmondson, Shirley Dubee, Manager Bernie Kaplan
bottom row- Annette Herman, Mary Primavera, Nellie Dattola, Dolores Ruffo, Jane Gumkowski, Tessie Marinelli, Virginia “Pete” Peterson

In posting a 28-11 overall record in 1951, the Brakettes shared the State League title while they won the National Girls' Softball League crown.

The Laurelettes of Hartford prevented the team from defending their regional crown as the Brakettes lost 5-3 in the finals of the state tournament.

Anabelle Pia and Dolores Ruffo were newcomers to the pitching staff.



from '51 program

Mary Primavera Barbara "Rusty" Abernethy