Unstoppable Podcast

Her Love of the Game - The Toni Stone Story.

Lori Lewis Season 1 Episode 5

Toni Stone: The First Woman of the Negro Leagues (with Ruth Naomi Floyd) 

Toni Stone wasn’t just breaking barriers—she was rewriting the story of baseball. As the first woman to play professional baseball in the Negro Leagues, she faced skepticism, challenges, and even legends like Satchel Paige. And through it all, she never lost her love for the game.

This episode of Unstoppable opens with a powerful, dramatic retelling of Toni’s journey onto the field—one that captures the grit, resilience, and courage she carried with every swing.

I’m joined by special guest Ruth Naomi Floyd, an acclaimed vocalist, composer, and historian whose insights bring Toni’s story into sharper focus. Together, we reflect on Toni’s incredible perseverance, her lasting impact, and the inspiration she continues to give to generations who dare to dream.

 Listen now and celebrate the unstoppable spirit of Toni Stone—because history isn’t just made, it’s lived.

Ruth Naomi Floyd's website.