Peanut Johnson, a pitcher for the Indianapolis Clowns, who amassed a 33-8 record while playing in the Negro Leagues in the early '50's, will be honored this week as part of the Black Women in Sport Convention to be held in Kansas City. Peanut, known for a wicked curve she perfected after some instruction from Satchel Paige, went 11-3, 10-1, and 12-4 over a three year stretch, a record anyone would be proud to have. Mamie "Peanut" Johnson, Rhythmic Gymnastics Olympian Wendy Hilliard, Fencer Nikki Franke, Golfer Renee Powell and Basketball great Cynthia Cooper will all be honored on Saturday, April 19th at the Legend's Ball, Kansas City Convention Center.
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