Alma Ziegler was born on October 9, 1918, in Chicago, Illinois.
On October 9, 1918, Alma Ziegler was born in Chicago, Illinois. Her upbringing in this vibrant city during the post-World War I era shaped her tenacity and love for athletic competition. Inspired by the societal shifts during her early years, she grew into one of the pioneering figures in women's baseball, eventually joining the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Her birth marked the beginning of a journey towards becoming a celebrated athlete who would break gender barriers in sports.