Chicago Gems 2006 Roster

Name: Elizabeth E. Number: 31 Position: OF Height: 5ft 7in Year of Birth: 1969 Gem Since: 2003

Favorite Baseball Teams: The Chicago Cubs! I was a fan since a young age. I got hooked on them because my older brother would watch the games all summer long. I also love the independent baseball team of the town I live in: The Schaumburg Flyers! The smaller stadium gives it such a personal, hometown feel. No matter where I sit, I am close to the game!

Favorite Baseball Player: Mike Piazza. I discovered him years ago. I've always been fascinated with catchers (probably, once again, influenced by my brother since he was a catcher) and Mike Piazza was one of the first catchers I noticed who also had a great bat!

Favorite Baseball Memory: My favorite baseball memory as a kid was playing baseball in the neighborhood with the other boys and girls.

But the best experience in baseball I have had was in October 2003. I was chosen to participate in an historic 24-Hour women's baseball game to raise money for AIDS in Africa. My part was to raise money for the organization

USDFA (I raised over $1500) and in return I was given two full days of professional baseball training, the opportunity to play in the 24-hour game in a minor league stadium, and I met John Denny and tried on his Arizona

Diamondbacks World Series ring! Baseball Bling! This was one of the best experiences of my life!

School: Illinois State University, Bachelor of Science Degree in Art

Other: I want to thank CW for introducing me to women's baseball when I didn't know it existed. She asked me to join this team. I was hooked, no questions asked. I love this team and I love this game.

T.G.F.B!

Thank God For Baseball!