» October 24, 1969: The New York City Human Rights Division hears arguments on the Bernice Gera case. Gera was rejected by the National Association of Baseball Leagues as the first female umpire. The NABL says she did not meet height, weight, and age standards.
» January 13, 1972: Former umpire, now housewife Bernice Gera wins her suit against baseball, initiated on March 15, 1971. The NY Court of Appeals rules in her favor. Mrs. Gera is slated to umpire in the New York-Pennsylvania League starting in June.
» June 24, 1972: Culminating a long battle to reach pro baseball, Bernice Gera umpires the first game of a doubleheader between Auburn and Geneva (New York-Pennsylvania League). Several disputes take place and she ejects the Auburn manager. Gera resigns before the 2nd game, leaving in tears, saying resentment from the other umps was a factor in her decision. She will later work in the Mets PR department.
» September 23, 1992:
Bernice Gera, professional baseball's 1st female umpire, dies at age 61.
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