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Jen Pawol Breaks MLB's Gender Barrier

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Jen Pawol breaks MLB’s gender barrier as the first female umpire to work a regular-season game

Pawol’s rise to make MLB history came 28 years after the NBA gender barrier for game officials was broken and 10 years after the NFL hired its first full-time female official. The men’s soccer World Cup first hired a female referee three years ago. The NHL has not had any women as on-ice officials.

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'Dream actually came true': Pawol breaks barrier in 1st MLB game

It’s rare to see an umpire receive a standing ovation when their name is announced during pregame introductions. But then again, Jen Pawol is the embodiment of rare air. History was made Saturday afternoon at Truist Park,

New York Post on MSN · 4d

Jen Pawol’s ‘super emotional’ reaction to becoming MLB’s first woman umpire: ‘Like a fully charged battery’

A doubleheader between the Marlins and the Braves on Saturday will feature history, with a woman umpire officiating a game for the first time in MLB history.

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Pawol breaks gender barrier, earns good reviews for her work behind the plate on historic weekend

It was an impressive cap to a memorable weekend for Pawol. She made history in Saturday’s doubleheader as the first female ...

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Major League Baseball needed this. Jen Pawol deserved it

Years after the NBA and NFL welcomed female officials, Major League Baseball finally allowed Pawol to get the call that ...

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