Sinatra Swooners

In 1947, Frank Sinatra led a team of Hollywood celebrities including actor Anthony Quinn and songwriter Sammy Cahn in softball contests against other local teams. Ol' Blue Eyes was the Swooners' second basemen, and cheerleaders included Virginia Mayo, Shelley Winters, and Ava Gardner! Games took place at Gilmore Field, home of the Hollywood Stars of the Pacific Coast League.

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