Peanut Johnson

NPR

Published August 31, 2002 at 12:00 AM EDT

Host Scott Simon talks to Mamie "Peanut" Johnson, the only surviving female player from the Negro Leagues. She pitched alongside baseball greats Satchel Paige and Hank Aaron.

More from Delaware Public Media

NPR Headlines

U.S. moves long-range bombers from U.K. And, Israel allegedly warned before Oct. 7

Brittney Melton

A possible Iranian threat led the U.S. to remove long-range bombers from a U.K. base. And, Israelis are learning that their prime minister may have been warned before the Oct. 7 attacks.
Investigation continues into whether U.K. air base incident is linked to Iran

Greg Myre, Michel Martin

Questions continue to swirl around a U.K. military base and potential Iran-backed attacks.
Security expert explains why Iran would target an U.K. air base

A Martínez

NPR's A Martínez asks Megan Sutcliffe, who focuses on security risks in the Middle East, why Iran would want to target a British air base.