Death of Grand Rapids Chicks player may have marked the end of an era
Death of Grand Rapids Chicks player may have marked the end of an era Joyce Hill Westerman played for the inaugural Grand Rapids Chicks team in 1945, and she may have been the last surviving player from that year's team. Author: Matt Gard Updated: 1:44 PM EST January 30, 2021 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — When it comes to Grand Rapids sports legends, Joyce Hill Westerman may not be the first name that comes to mind. After all, her only season with the Grand Rapids Chicks was her rookie year, a year in which she only had 18 at bats over nine games. But the 1945 seaso...
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