The Elizabeth B. Mahon Papers consists of the personal papers of former All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) standout Elizabeth “Lib” Mahon. This collection includes an extensive amount of memorabilia pertaining to the AAAGPBL and more specifically to Elizabeth “Lib” B. Mahon (1919-2001). Lib Mahon graduated from Winthrop College in 1942 and played in the AAGPBL from 1944-1952 mostly with the South Bend Blue Sox. Lib was a great athlete and an all-star outfielder. She twice led the league in RBIs and once stole over 100 bases.
The Mahon Papers consist of photographs, newspaper clippings, and memorabilia related to her playing career in the AAGPBL and to reunions of former players. There is also material related to her academic career as an undergraduate at Winthrop College (mostly related to reunions) and graduate work at the University of Indiana (mostly notes and academic papers), as well as records pertaining to her professional career as a teacher and counselor, to her personal life, and to her bowling exploits (mostly trophies).https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/1122/thumbnail.jp