Sophie Kurys was born on May 14, 1925, in Flint, Michigan.
Sophie Kurys was born on May 14, 1925, in Flint, Michigan. This early part of her life in a supportive family environment primed her for a future in sports, even when the prospect for women in such fields was limited. Her birth marked the beginning of a life journey that would lead her to become a prominent figure in women's professional baseball, setting the stage for her unsung role in changing the face of this male-dominated sport.