Kay Lionikas
Encyclopedia
Irene Lionikas [Kay] was a female professional center fielder
who played from through in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
. She is sometimes credited as Kay Lionikis or Kay Lionikdas.
to Greek-American parents, Lionikas was one of three descendants of Greek migrants to play in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, being the others Annastasia Batikis
and Vickie Panos
.
Lionikas went 0-for-4 at the plate in two games for the Grand Rapids Chicks
and Peoria Redwings
in 1949, playing at second base. She joined the Springfield Sallies
in 1950, even though she did not appear in a game in that season.
After that, Lionikas played for a touring development team not involved in league play.
Lionikas died at the age of 54.
Center fielder
A center fielder, abbreviated CF, is the outfielder in baseball who plays defense in center field – the baseball fielding position between left field and right field...
who played from through in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League was a women's professional baseball league founded by Philip K. Wrigley which existed from 1943 to 1954. During the league's history, over 600 women played ball.-History:...
. She is sometimes credited as Kay Lionikis or Kay Lionikdas.
Career
A Native of New Brunswick, New JerseyNew Brunswick, New Jersey
New Brunswick is a city in Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA. It is the county seat and the home of Rutgers University. The city is located on the Northeast Corridor rail line, southwest of Manhattan, on the southern bank of the Raritan River. At the 2010 United States Census, the population of...
to Greek-American parents, Lionikas was one of three descendants of Greek migrants to play in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, being the others Annastasia Batikis
Annastasia Batikis
Annastasia Batikis [Stash] is a former female center fielder who played for the Racine Belles of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League during the season...
and Vickie Panos
Vickie Panos
Vickie Panos is a former outfielder who played for two different teams in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Listed at 5' 3", 120 lb., Panos batted left-handed and threw left-handed...
.
Lionikas went 0-for-4 at the plate in two games for the Grand Rapids Chicks
Grand Rapids Chicks
The Grand Rapids Chicks were a women's professional baseball team based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League from 1945 to 1954, winning championships in 1947 and 1953....
and Peoria Redwings
Peoria Redwings
The Peoria Redwings were a women's professional baseball team who joined the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League in the season. The team represented Peoria, Illinois....
in 1949, playing at second base. She joined the Springfield Sallies
Springfield Sallies
The Springfield Sallies were a women's professional baseball team who joined the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League in the season. The team represented Springfield, Illinois, and played their games at Lanphier Ball Park....
in 1950, even though she did not appear in a game in that season.
After that, Lionikas played for a touring development team not involved in league play.
Lionikas died at the age of 54.
Sources
- All-American Girls Professional Baseball League Record Book – W. C. Madden. Publisher: McFarland & Company. Format: Paperback, 294pp. Language: English. ISBN 0786437472 ISBN 9780786437474