109-Year-Old Woman Throws Ceremonial First Pitch Like A Girl

Emma CarmichaelEmma Carmichael|published: Fri 8th April, 19:30 2011

Today we salute Violet Smith, who celebrated her 109th birthday by throwing out the first pitch at opening day for the Great Lakes Loons on Thursday. We're impressed by her form — an overhand with a follow-through! — and by her being very much alive.


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