Sophie Kurys passed away on February 17, 2013, in Scottsdale, Arizona.
On February 17, 2013, Sophie Kurys passed away in Scottsdale, Arizona. Her death marked the end of an era for one of the original players of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. She left behind a significant legacy as one of the greatest base thieves in all of baseball history, a pioneer for women in sports, and an enduring inspiration to generations of female athletes aspiring to break barriers.