Betty Foss

Betty Foss
Betty Foss
All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
	First base / Outfield
	Born: May 10, 1929; Metropolis, Illinois
	Died: February 8, 1998 (aged 68); Metropolis, Illinois
	Batted: Both Threw: Right-handed
debut
	1950
Last appearance
	1954
Teams
	Fort Wayne Daisies;
Career highlights and awards
	Player of the Year Award (1952); Two-time All-Star Team (1952–1953); Two-time champion bat (1950–1951); Rookie of the Year Award (1950); Five playoff appearances (1950–1954); All-time leader in doubles (117); Single-season record for; hits (1953); doubles (1951); triples (1952); Three-time season-leader in doubles (1950–1952); Women in Baseball – AAGPBL Permanent Display Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum (1988);

Betty "Fossey" Weaver-Foss (May 10, 1929 – February 8, 1998) was an infielder and outfielder who played from 1950 through 1954 in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Listed at 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m), 180 lb., she was a switch-hitter and threw right-handed. She started her career as Betty Weaver but changed her last name to Foss after marrying. Her younger sisters, Jean and Joanne, also played in the league.

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