Peoria Redwings

The Redwings made an unsteady start in their inaugural season, going 33–79 to finish last 41 games out of first place in the Western Division.

The team improved in 1947 with a 54–57 record, good to finish in fifth place in the eight–team league.

Their most productive season came in 1948, when they finished 71–55 for third place in the division and fourth overall, gaining a playoff spot.

In the playoffs, the Redwings were swept by the Racine Belles in three straight games.

Some players of note included pitchers Doris Barr, Dorothy Mueller and Mary Nesbitt; infielders Margaret Callaghan, Betty McKenna and Dorothy Stolze; outfielders Eleanor Callow and Thelma Eisen, and OF/P Mary Reynolds.

1946 Peoria Redwings : Front row , L-R: Dorothy Ferguson , Terry Donahue , Rita Meyer , Betty Tucker , Mary Wood , Annabelle Lee . Second row, L-R: Irene Ines (chaperone), Mary Moriarity , Kay Blumetta , Jean Cione , Thelma Eisen , Florence Buccor , Bill Rodgers (manager). Back row, L-R: Donna Stageman , Norma Metrolis , Mary Reynolds , Frances Sloan , Mary Rountree , Pauline Crawley .