Mary Brogdon Owens

2004 Effingham County Sports Hall of Fame Inductee

 

 

Softball

County Women’s League

Mary played in the county church and women’s league from 1963 until 1971.

Positions:  3rd & 2nd base.

 

Mary helped organize and build the Guyton Athletic Association (which built the Mary Owens Memorial Softball Field).  She was an association member and fundraiser.

The ball field was dedicated and named for her in 1971.  The women and men’s leagues and softball fields were supported by the players, community volunteers, and concession profits.  Hard work and dedication were required to build a facility. 

 

Basketball

Guyton High School (3 years), 1949-1951

Babe Ruth Award

 

County League Women’s Basketball

Played for Guyton

 

Graduated from Guyton High School