Show Notes

Welcome to another “Minisode” – where we zoom in on individual moments or facets of rejection we’ve come across in our research. This week, let us introduce you to Yankees superfan Gwen Goldman, as we reopen a rejection letter dated June 23, 1961. 

Major sources for this episode include:

New York Times: “For Yankees’ Batgirl Gwen Goldman, a Dream Six Decades in the Making” 

Washington Post: “Yankees Make Gwen Goldman a Batgirl After 60 Years” 

Writer & Host: Sidney Hirst-O’Reilly

Executive Producer & Co-Host: Terry O’Reilly

Researcher & Series Producer: Allison Pinches

Director: Callie O’Reilly

Supervising Producer: Debbie O’Reilly

Engineer: Geoff Devine

Theme music: Jeremiah Pick, James Atin & Casey Pick

Tunes: APM Music