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Jen Pawol makes MLB history as first female umpire, donates cap to Hall of Fame
Pawol's rise to make MLB history came 28 years after the NBA gender barrier for game officials was broken and 10 years after the NFL hired its first full-time female official. The men's soccer World Cup first hired a female referee three years ago. The NHL has not had any women as on-ice officials.
Umpire Jen Pawol, the first woman to call an MLB game, gets good reviews for work behind the plate
"I think Jen did a really nice job," Miami manager Clayton McCullough said after Atlanta's 7-1 win over the Marlins. "I think she's very composed back there. She handled and managed the game very well.
Detailed stats from her debut behind the plate in Atlanta on Sunday showed she called 93 percent of balls and strikes ...
Jen Pawol felt love and support from fans, family, peers and players as she made history as the first female umpire to work a ...
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