Handmade Cloth Doll - Dottie Kamenshek and Jo Winter Inspired orders Dolls - A League of Their Own Dolls
All My Sunshine Dolls are lovingly handmade from my custom design using unique designer fabrics with careful attention to detail. Dottie and Jo are a part of my Women in History Collection. I think that it is important to celebrate brave and influential women and to help inspire the young women of today.
Dorothy “Dottie” Kamenshek and Joanne “Jo” Winter were part of the All American Girls Professional Baseball League during World War II. Kamenshek was recruited to play for the Rockford Peaches in 1943 and played for 10 seasons as a left-handed 1st baseman. She was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame and is part of the AAGPBL display at the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, NY. Dottie was named the 100th greatest female athlete of the 20th Century by Sports Illustrated for Women and was the woman that the character Dottie Hinson was based on in the movie A League of Their Own.
Jo Winter was also one of the original players in 1943 and was one of the most popular players on the Racine Belle's team. She was only one of 7 pitchers with 100 or more wins. She was an all-around athlete and competed in other sports, such as basketball, swimming, volleyball, soccer, track, handball tennis and golf. She won the Arizona State Women's Golf Championship 4 times and joined the Ladies Professional Golf Association in 1962 competing in 20 tournaments.
“It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard...is what
makes it great.” (Jimmy Dugan, A League of Their Own)
I hope that this doll inspires young women to reach for their goals and to know that there are opportunities for them out there in the game of life!
Doll is approximately 23” long and is made using 100% cotton fabric for the body, clothing and socks. Hat is made from lightweight cotton canvas fabric, hair, shoes and baseball glove are made of felt. Doll is stuffed with 100% polyester stuffing. Dress and hat are removable and she comes with a glove. Please choose either Dottie (pink dress) or Jo (yellow dress) from the drop down menus. Glove can be made for a right hander or left hander. Please choose from the drop down menu which you would prefer.
Dolls are meant for play and are best suited for ages 4 and up. Carefully spot clean as needed.
Ready to Ship Dolls will be shipped within 3-5 business days after order. If you need your item by a specific date, please let me know and orders I will do my best to have it out to you by that date. Please contact me if you have any questions.
If you would like to request a custom doll, please check the Custom Doll page for instructions.
Share a little sunshine with your child!!