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Maybelle (May) Blair is a baseball pioneer. In the movie, "A League of Their Own," Madonna's character was named after Maybelle, Mae Morabito. However, the character Madonna played was nothing like the real May. May did not join the AAGPBL (All-America Girls Professional Baseball League) until it was firmly established. But along the way, May certainly made her mark in baseball and softball. She played highly-competitive softball on the west coast, was discovered by a scout looking for great talent for a women's professional softball team, the Chicago Cardinals who were owned by the same Charles Bidwell who owned the NFL's Chicago Cardinals, and she made such an impression on everyone, that she ultimately wound up in the AAGPBL with the Peoria Redwings. While her career on the diamond is truly something to marvel at, today at the age of 95, she's still going strong making appearances and signing autographs, and remains a proponent of omen's professional baseball. In fact, there is a women's professional baseball league set to launch in May 2026. May's off the field life is also quite remarkable. And on today's episode of Sports' Forgotten Heroes, Kat Williams, author of the book, "All the Way," a biography on May, joins the show to discuss the life of this baseball pioneer.

Ryan Woodward - Project Coordinator with The International Women's Baseball Center (IWBC)IWBC sharing worldwide history of women in baseballPast Events include Baseball For All Nationals tournament, SABR, USA Women's National Team visits, Baseball Clinics, Guest speakers on women in baseballWomens Baseball Heritage Trail map began in 2017Planning a vacation trip use the map to locate interesting stops that spotlight women in baseballAlong the trail - discover museums roadside markers, historic ballparks, murals, libraries, gravesites, archives  & more at https://www.wbht.org/Ryan's love of the preservation of history led him to create the Women In Baseball Week program to celebrate the stories of women in the game. - https://womeninbaseballweek.org/ Conversations with Dr. Leslie Heaphy on building lists on the historic locations sparked the beginning of the Trail to develop wbht.orgFlorida northbound trip would find Mary Wisham Park, Rachel Robinson marker, Archives in TallahasseeA League of Their Own, Movie & TV Series, #ALOTO - inspirations for Ryan. The movie was filmed near his home in Kentucky & Southern IndianaIn the early 90's there were only a few books covering women in baseball gave Ryan the fire to learn & develop more resources for all to enjoyEvolving technology & the internet gave Ryan the tools to begin building the Trails website. https://wbht.org/Historic locations of trail include grave markers of past players as well as online archives are listed on the Trail7 or 8 Trail sites in KentuckyToni Stone, an American Treasure & Hero has multiple listings on the trailNellie Twardzik Thompson – first girl to play varsity baseball in 1935 – ballpark named after her in MassachusettsTwardzik inducted into the Baseball Hall of FameOnly 6% of monuments & statues are of women in the USRecent statues erected for Toni Stoni, Mo'ne Davis, Mamie (Peanut) Johnson, Gertrude Dunn, celebrate women in baseball See It, Be It,  - See Her, Be Her - Mo'ne Davis – strength of characterEarly inspiration in Kentucky was AAGPBL, Anna May HutchisonAnna played from 44 through 49, mostly with Racine Belles. Hutchinson was an All-Star player in AAGPBLAs AAGPBL transitioned from underhand pitching to overhand pitching - Hutchinson developed unique side-armed pitching Ryan worked to have Anna May Hutchinson inducted into the Kentucky Sports Hall of FameLois Youngens & Sue Zipay to of the AAGPBL veterans have places on the TrailShirley Burkovich, nicknamed “Hustle”  - “stop talking about it, do it”Ryan Burkovich , Shirley & Maybelle Blair & #ALOTO TV filmingThe Shirley Burkovich “Hustle” awarded to USAWNT Baseball catcher, Beth GreenwoodIsla Borders, “Making My Pitch” broad reach and appealBarbara Gregorich's "Women at Play" has become a good friendTanith Harley - a great contributor in finding new places & informationWomen in Baseball Graphic Novels Martha Ackmann's book on Toni Stone, "Curveball," is both upsetting & inspiring of a black woman playing baseball in the SouthKat Willaims new book on Maybelle Blair, All the Way: The Life of Baseball Trailblazer Maybelle Blair - https://bit.ly/4kUlGeC Louisville SABR conference in AugustInvitation to visit Rockford Illinois to discover home of Beyer Stadium, IWBC, Rockford Peaches Ryan Woodward's Womens Baseball Heritage Trail at  wbht.org You can find Mark on Blue Sky at https://bsky.app/profile/baseballbizondeck.bsky.socialSpecial thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward

USAWNT Baseball Player – Beth Greenwood - Women in BaseballPlayer Development Coach Won the Championship with the Comets at the AmericanGirlsBaseball.orgPath to the USAWNT Baseball teamMaking the 40 player team with Ila Borders, Meggie Meidlinger, Tamara HolmesCompetition to make it to the final roster becomes more challenging year after yearCatchers the Managers of tomorrowAl Lopez, historic catcher/manager at Tampa Baseball MuseumCatchers like Veronica Alvarez who took the tough job when others deferred in youth baseballFacing the hard throwing pitchersMaking adjustments – getting tighter and tighter to the plate Beth working with Player Development in Phillies program / Jersey Shore Blue ClawsWhat is Player Development – Helping Players to advance to the big leagues through game planning, nutrition, Excitement for development of a Women's Professional Baseball League Professional League will give women a full-time job to focus on being an athlete and will increase the level of play Many women who play baseball need an alternate source for income. Some who have become architects, coaches & firefighters like Veronica Alvarez, Tamara Holmes, Valerie PerezWomens Professional Baseball League, Kat Williams & Leslie Heaphy Jason Varitek of Boston Red Sox was Beth's baseball favorite catcher as a youngsterLater Beth later looked to USAWNT players for favorite playersRachel Balkovec – wore a lot of hats to advance in baseball strength coach, batting coach, manager of Tampa Tarpons, now director of Player Development for the MarlinsWhile working with the Threshers, a Phillies affiliate Beth met Rachel BalkovecBenches emptied between Threshers & Tarpons – a lot of emotionBaseball Travel what a calendar year looks likeBeth is playing at Roy Hobbs tournament this week in Fort Myers FloridaA fly on the wall in the 40's & 50's listen to AAGPBL playersMaybelle Blair, Shirley Burkovich are some of the AAGPBL legends that Beth has metFuture of Women's Professional Baseball LeagueLook into the future with Michael Goodmon toward a Women's LeagueHope that all Women's baseball groups can come together to make a league happenBeth remembers playing in 2011 with Baseball for All girls teams & tournamentGreenwood's performance with the Comets at AGB, DurhamBeth recounts 7th inning of tournament Bases loaded, full count, payoff pitch, foul tip into Beth's glove Roy Hobbs tournament this weekend in Fort Myers - https://royhobbs.com/world-series/schedules/women-teamReferences: Beth catches for the Comets in this championship game - https://www.mlb.com/video/agb-peaches-vs-agb-comets-138730  - check out at 2:23 timestamp for top of 7th.Third Annual All-American Women's Baseball Classic Results - https://americangirlsbaseball.org/third-annual-all-american-womens-baseball-classic/ Mark is on BlueSky at @baseballbizondeck.bsky.social & and at  http://www.baseballbizondeck.comSpecial thank s to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward

In 1943, Philip K. Wrigley (of chewing gum fame!) founded the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) in order to maintain sport and public morale during World War II, at a time when many eligible young men, including professional sportsmen, were drafted to fight overseas.Whilst A League of Their Own is a mostly fictional account of the players and founders behind the AAGPBL, it still tells a story of the real-life resilience, spirit and tenacity of the young women involved, many of whom had husbands fighting in the war, coming together to provide entertainment and boost the morale of the nation through sport, despite the sexism and misogyny of the era.Penny Marshall's 1992 movie remains my favourite, and dare I say it, the greatest sports movie of all time. A story of determination, sisterly love, sacrifice and friendship within the very real backdrop of World War II, when women could finally prove they were more than just potential housewives and mothers.Geena Davis embodies the 40s starlet as the statuesque, seemingly perfect Dottie Hinson. Tom Hanks, playing against type as alcoholic ex-player-turned-manager Jimmy Dugan delivers most of the movie's iconic lines. Lori Petty as Kit Keller, just wants to step out of her older sister's perfect shadow and Madonna, in probably one of her most beloved screen roles, as "All The Way" Mae Mordabito, with a great on-screen comedic partnership with Rosie O'Donnell's brash Doris Murphy.Even though the real AAGPBL was dismantled in 1954, its legacy lives on in this movie. It encapsulates a time in recent history that not many are still alive to tell the story of. Sadly, Mary Pratt, the last remaining member of that inaugural 1943 Rockford Peaches roster, passed away just before this episode was (originally) released. She lived to 101 and spent her life championing women's sport.These women were inspirational, trail-blazing, legacy-creating and really were in a league of their own.Episode originally released 14th May 2020Mentioned in this episode:From the ArchiveThere's no new episode this week, so I thought you might be interested in revisiting this slightly older, but no less brilliant episode. Just bear in mind, this episode is several years old, it may not sound quite as polished as newer episodes, and new information may have come to light in recent years with regards to the making of this movie (please see above for the original date of release) Please enjoy this time capsule of an episode. Thanks for listening!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

We gear up for the impending launch of the new six-team Women's Pro Baseball League (set to debut in summer of 2026) with another look back at the original All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (1943-54) with sports history writer Jim Sargent. In "We Were the All-American Girls" (2013), Sargent culled insights from over three dozen interviews with former AAGPBL players, detailing the league's evolution from underhand pitching with a 12-inch ball in 1943 to overhand pitching and a standard baseball by 1954, its final year. Conducted between 1995 and 2012, these interviews captured memorable games, career highlights, and the deep bonds among players, opponents, and fans. Many players also reflected on how the 1992 film A League of Their Own revived the league's legacy, reigniting public interest nearly 40 years after its last game. In "The South Bend Blue Sox: A History of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League Team and Its Players" (2011), Sargent describes the league through the eyes of the players and management of the South Bend Blue Sox - one of only two teams to play all 12 seasons of the league's existence, including two titles (1951 & 1952). + + + SUPPORT THE SHOW:  Buy Us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/goodseatsstillavailable SPONSOR THANKS (AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!): Old School Shirts.com (10% off promo code: GOODSEATS) https://oldschoolshirts.com/goodseats Royal Retros (10% off promo code: SEATS): https://www.503-sports.com?aff=2 Yinzylvania (20% off promo code: GOODSEATSSTILLAVAILABLE): https://yinzylvania.com/GOODSEATSSTILLAVAILABLE   BUY THE BOOKS (AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!): "We Were the All-American Girls: Interviews with Players of the AAGPBL" (2013): https://amzn.to/3ADXc79 "The South Bend Blue Sox: A History of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League Team and Its Players" (2011): https://amzn.to/4fCBy1Q FIND AND FOLLOW: Website: https://goodseatsstillavailable.com/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodSeatsStill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodseatsstillavailable/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@goodseatsstillavailable Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/goodseatsstill.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodSeatsStillAvailable/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodseatsstillavailable

Canadian ThanksgivingThank you to our Canadian friends and those who came from across the U.S. to aid and help from Canada to the Florida area post-MiltonHalifax ExplosionTropicana Field – shredding of the roofThe rays in the aqua tank survived  and have been moved to the AquariumRevisit the Tampa Bay Rays timeline on when & where they could have movedIf the City of St. Pete had not signed with the Rays, It would have given MLB & Rays ownership ability to move the Tampa Bay Rays to another cityWhat will Rays and Florida do to make the region better and stronger to withstand some of the force from future weatherTampa General Hospital -  AquaWallBuilding new houses & structures with new hurricane building codesNetherlands model in building dikes as a prevention to hurricanesWater levels rising will create more difficulties for the futureClimate change choosing to acknowledgeWhat impact has Milton had on Spring Training, recreation & Little League fieldsAll-American Women's Classic in Durham, NC – top female athletes Looking forward to seeing more opportunities for women in baseball Jean Fruth – capturing moments in the game See Her, Be Her - Documentary to run between Game 2 & Game 3 of World SeriesWorld Series ex-Rays who are in the postseason, Brent Honeywell, Phil Maton, Alex Cobb, etc, etc Kevin Kiermaier with the Dodgers, Tommy Pham with the Mets, Kyle Manzardo with the Guardians, Jake Cronenworth with the PadresBig dollars have built some of the final teams in the postseasonMost fans want to see the Dodgers in the World Series Outside of Guardians it looks like big spenders will be the only ones at the World Series tableAAGPBL – used to rebuild teams each season to balance out talent between teamsMLB rule changes have been at the benefit of the larger teams – penalties for overspending has been minimal.Team ownership of Green Bay Packers & Atlanta Braves allows individuals to buy into the team. Not just one sole ownership of the teamThe Public Trust of newspapers historically, and good objective reportingNews is supposed to be based in fact – has news been vetted by enough sources – looking beyond the self-contained glass bubbleToday several “news” operations have been purchased by owners with a political interest and use these as a tool to promote their view of the world. “Experts” are not always experts.Many sports news outlets do not have someone covering the Rays. Sources of information should be thought-provoking. . Reading the paper makes us more educated and involvedBasic Journalism methods – do your homework and have more than one verifiable source for good news reporting.GroundNews Network App a great source for identifying news sources, political leanings, accuracy Arizona Field League (AFL)  which is managed by MLB – 6 teams in the league, each AFL team has a roster from a combined 5 MLB affiliated teams. Rosters are mostly strong prospects The AFL team, Mesa Solar Sox, has a roster from 5 teams Chicago Cubs, Oakland A's, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Angels, Rays2 young players in Rays system in the AFL: Xavier Isaac easy strength will hit a lot of Home Runsan eye on Tre Morgan Australian Baseball League (ABL) not affiliated with MLB  –  Rays sent to the Perth Heat team include: Jhon Diaz, Carlos Colmenarez, Angel Luis Mateo,  Enderson Delgado You can find Mat on Twitter x.com @Mat_Germain_   Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Roc

Women's Baseball World Cup: 6 elite women's baseball teams (Mexico, Venezuela, Canada, Japan, China Taipei, USA) competed at the World Cup in Thunder Bay, Ontario, August 2024.USA vs Japan: Japan's 39-game winning streak (since 2012) ended when Team USA defeated them in extra innings, with Meggie Meidlinger pitching the final 2 1/3 innings to seal the victory.Meggie's Experience: Meggie shares her pride in representing the USA, how the team of 20 athletes worked together, and her personal experiences in the high-stakes game against Japan.Teamwork & Preparation: Meggie emphasizes the intense preparation, roles, and teamwork necessary to face top-tier international teams, describing it as fitting together like a puzzle.Pitching as a Closer: The mental intensity of a closer was discussed, with Meggie drawing parallels to the mindset of MLB pitcher Pete Fairbanks of the Tampa Bay Rays.Tournament Achievements: Team USA brought home silver, moving from a 4th to 2nd world ranking. Meggie also highlights individual accomplishments within the team, including awards for Best RBI and Best Win/Loss Average.Future Goals: Now that the World Cup is over, the players are transitioning into the off-season, focusing on personal development and training for the next round of competitions.Notable Quotes: Every time I get to represent USA across my chest is an absolute honor." - Meggie MeidlingerPersonal Projects: Beyond baseball, Meggie continues her work in architecture and missionary work in Uganda through the organization Baseball at Heart, which promotes girls' baseball.https://www.instagram.com/baseball_at_heart/Baseball in Uganda: Meggie discusses her involvement with Baseball at Heart, a girls' baseball organization in Uganda, and the positive impact they are making. Listeners can support the organization via Instagram https://www.instagram.com/baseball_at_heart/.@MLBDevelops Initiatives: Meggie highlights her participation in MLB's programs like GRIT, EDI, Trailblazer Series, and Breakthrough aimed at identifying and developing young female baseball talent in the U.S.Trailblazing Women in Baseball: Making waves including Olivia Pichardo at Brown University and Kelsie Whitmore with the Oakland Ballers.Remembering Mamie "Peanut" Johnson: Meggie shares her cherished memories of meeting Mamie Peanut Johnson, one of the first women to play in the Negro Leagues. They discuss her trailblazing legacy and what it meant to be a female pitcher in a male-dominated sport.·The All-American Girls Tournament: Looking ahead to the upcoming  tournament in Durham, NC, Mark and Meggie talk about the growth of the tournament, the talent on display, and their hopes for the future of women's baseball.·Baseball History: The episode also explores legendary players like Jackie Robinson and the overlooked history of women in baseball, including stories like Jackie Mitchell, who famously struck out Babe Ruth.Shu Shu Wirth project, a standout player from the Blue Sox, who stole 89 bases in one season and left a lasting mark on the game.Giving Back to the Game: Meggie reflects on the life lessons & friendships baseball has given her, emphasizing the importance of giving back to the sport by helping to develop the next generation of players.All-American Women's Baseball Classic being held in Durham, October 11-13Several of the players will be from the WBSC women baseball champions will be there to play. Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward"

Dr. Jennifer Ring visits and we discuss Women in Baseball's challenges, the Trailblazers and the path ahead.U.S. Women's National Baseball Team's & n the World Cup in Thunder Bay, OntarioDiscussion on the lack of a league for the U.S. Women's National Baseball Team.The necessity for ongoing trials and roster selections close to tournament dates.Discussion on the lack of a league for the U.S. Women's National Baseball Team.The need for ongoing trials to build a team and make earlier roster selectionCould name MLB players come out in support of women in baseball – Derek Jeter?Improvements over the years and the increased talent pool for the U.S. Women's National Baseball Team.The need for more recognition and routine coverage of women's baseball to normalize its presence in the sports world.Marti Semintelli & Oz Sailors – 2 H.S. girls pitching in a baseball game should not be that newsworthy. It should be so normal that it should not be a major media event2010 Women's World Cup in Venezuela – Hong Kong player is shot and there was no media coverage of this.From Cary to Caracas – 2010 Women's tournamentOz Sailors was adamant that she came to playUSA Women's Baseball Team votes to stay after shootingInterviews with Players:Dr. Ring reflects on her interviews with players like Veronica Alvarez and Tamara Holmes.The emotional depth and resilience of the players, with many shedding tears during interviews.Who is this team – Rich Diversity amongst the players on the teamCanadians & Americans are arch-rivalsWomen in Japan have their own baseball leagues – there is no softballCoaches had limited experience with the team in 2010 Challenges of managing a baseball team with limited preparation time.Dr. Ring highlights the differences in team preparation and strategy between American and Japanese teams.Dr. Ring recounts the 2010 game against Japan, emphasizing Japan's strategic advantage in playing small ball.Veronica Alvarez brings the insight, experience and leadership to the helm Dr. Ring shares her daughter Lily's baseball journey and her transition to a career in urban planning.Dr. Ring expresses hope for a future where girls can easily choose to play baseball.Honoring Oz Sailors -   Mark Corbett pays tribute to the late Oz Sailors, celebrating her passion and contributions to women's baseball.  Dr. Ring reflects on Sailors' dedication to the game and her impact on developing young players. -------------------------------Dr. Rings books A Game of Their Own: Voices of Contemporary Women in Baseballhttps://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/9780803244801/Stolen BasesWhy American Girls Don't Play Basebalhttps://www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=p079153l Mark can be found on Twitter x.com  @TheBaseballBiz & and at  http://www.baseballbizondeck.comSubscribe, follow and rate the show. Thank you.BaseballBiz is on iheartradio, Stitcher, Apple, and SpotifySpecial thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward"

Tom Hanks, Geena Davis and director Penny Marshall knocked it out of the park with 1992's A League of Their Own. A fictionalized retelling of the real-life All American Girls Professional Baseball League, the film scored big at the box office thanks to a game cast, big drama, and iconic screenplay ("There's no crying in baseball."). But now, decades later, does the 2-hour plus run time feel like one too many innings? Is Kit Keller the world's worst kid sister? And, how well does Madonna fare upon rewatch? The Old Roommates slide into home and revisit the 90's classic through their middle-aged lens. Listen to this. Old Roommates can be reached via email at oldroommatespod@gmail.com. Follow Old Roommates on Instagram and YouTube @OldRoommates for bonus content and please give us a rating or review!#PennyMarshall #TomHanks #GeenaDavis #Madonna #RosieO'Donnell

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Stew Thornley, who is the official scorer for the Minnesota Twins, and the leading historian of Minnesota sports, including the St. Paul Saints. Follow MBH on facebook, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Stew Thornley My mom

Looking back at limited female representation in baseball during his youth & acknowledges the historical and recent progress, mentioning the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League , the Colorado Silver Bullets & the USA Women's National Team.Veronica Alvarez shares that her love for baseball started at a very young ageShe recounts seeing the Colorado Silver Bullets play when she was 12, a significant moment since female athletes were rarely highlighted on TVThe movie "A League of Their Own" was a staple in her household, reinforcing her love for baseballThe importance of recognizing historical achievements in women's baseballOngoing achievements of women in baseball, using Rachel Balkovec & Kelsie Whitmore as examplesWomen in male-dominated fields have to work hard and are not token hiresMark praises the talent & achievements of the USA Women's National Team & mentions the inspiration young girls get from seeing women excel in baseball.Trailblazer Series - young girls can play baseball together & instruction of women coaches who have significantly impacted the gameMentorship & leadership development among young female baseball playersVeronica explains her role with the Oakland A's, focusing on player development in the Dominican Republic & the importance of facilitating smooth transitions for young playersThe importance of  the "freedom to fail" as part of their developmentCultural challenges faced by international players & the passion required to succeed in baseball.Women in baseball needs for more competitive play  &recognitionVeronica believes the USA Women's National Team has the talent & drive to be an Olympic team & stresses the need for people to recognize baseball & softball as separate sports.Alvarez advocates for the coexistence of men's and women's baseball and softball in the Olympics without needing additional facilities or resourcesOptions for women in sports, emphasizing the need for women's baseball at the NCAA level & recounts historical challenges faced by women's collegiate teams.Alvarez notes how concerns about women being hit by a ball persist, but asserts women's resilience and toughness.Recent experience in Dominican Republic where a female umpire officiated for the first time, addressing concerns about her safety.Veronica outlines the timeline for the USA Women's National Team's tryouts & training in July, emphasizing the development of young players through MLB camps.Veronica is the MLB Ambassador for Girls Baseball, explaining the consistent messaging and training for young female athletes.Increased competition & improved quality of players for the Women's National Team, aiming for a challenging selection process.Mark & Veronica discuss the historical and ongoing efforts to elevate women's baseball, aiming for inclusion in the Olympics.Emphasis on hard work and dedication of the women preparing for the national team, often training independently to be ready for competition.Discover more on the Women's Baseball World Cup in Thunder Bay Mark can be found on Twitter x.com  @TheBaseballBiz & and at  http://www.baseballbizondeck.comSubscribe, follow and rate the show. Thank you.BaseballBiz can be found on iheartradio, Stitcher, Apple, and SpotifySpecial thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward"

Logan Wiening from Old Fort Baseball Co. joins the boys to talk about their shared connection with the AAGPBL, getting his start in graphic design and how that led to launching an apparel company, the popular Support Local Baseball Sticker Club, why it's easy to hate the St. Louis Cardinals and whether or not Lou would want to hit the field as an old-timey baseball player. #supportlocalbaseball

We conclude our discussion about the 1992 movie “A League of Their Own” by peeling back the fictionalized aspects of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) and talk about what happened with the league following World War II. What allowed it to continue for nine more years, and why did it cease? We bring the story to contemporary times where women's team sports is a growth industry and professional leagues in basketball, soccer, and ice hockey are gaining ground in sports business in the USA.

Meggie Meidlinger - Architect, Baseball pitcher, 2015 USA Women's Baseball Team Gold-Medal winner and architect & role model continues to give back to the game Full battery from Catcher to PitcherMaximizing mechanics as a pitcherWhy are young girls expected to move out of baseball and onto softball?Successful Women's sports in professional & basketball teams. Why not baseball?Little League to High School – teammates who support one another“Yeah, that's right, you just got struck out by a girl”High School – Meggie knew she wanted to continue to play baseballSophomore year first female in Virginia to win a varsity boys baseball gameMeggie pitched a Perfect Game as a Senior in High SchoolPitching with 100% confidence from the moundSports Illustrated – Faces in the Crowd -  Did Life change after that?After high-school there were no scholarships or teams for women's collegiate baseballMeggie followed her love of Architecture into college.  Now as a professional architect Meggie design's from a Pitcher's perspectiveFound baseball again with Women's National Baseball teamSpecial things can happen when you are able to blend things together – Uganda – Architect & baseballUSA Women's Baseball National Team players: Anna Kimbrell, Stacy Piagno, AJ Hamilton joined Meggie to run a baseball clinic for young girls in UgandaBaseball is bigger than itselfSince 2019 there are now over 300 girls are now playing baseball in Uganda in 8 separate regionsKids hungry to learn more about the game – how to throw a curveballMLBDevelops Trailblazers – Meggie & fellow teammates  coach young girls in baseballSee young girls opportunities growing at an exponential rateThe All-Americans & Ila Borders as a pitcher was an inspiration for Meggie as she grew upKelsie Whitmore a great role model for young girls todayDivision 1 NCAA women's baseball – when will we see this happenWomen's Baseball World Cup this Summer – 1st 2018 in Thunder Bay this year6 teams in the World CupUSA Women's Baseball Team won the World Cup in 2006Faith & belief is a huge part of Meggie's path in her career and giving backWhat is baseball if it is not funUSA Team will be training in July in MinneapolisThe team is “Ready to dominate”Meggie is grateful for the trailblazers who have brought so much to the game including the AAGPBL, Ila Borders, the Silver Bullets and many others.

We will examine, through an organizational lens, one of the great sports comedies of the late 20th century, A League of Their Own, directed by Penny Marshall. The movie tells the story of how the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League formed through a fictionalized account of the lived experiences of the players. The movie helped inspire the growth of women's professional team sports that began in the 1990s and continues to this day.

In this episode, Hailey heads to the vibrant community of Kenosha County. Since the beginning, Kenosha County has continued to take pride in its roots, remembering and reviving the past into the present. Starting with the Kenosha Comets, Hailey dives into the past of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and fast forwards to the present day, where they inspire young girls. Later, Hailey discovers more history in Kenosha museums, including the Kenosha Public Museum and Dinosaur Discovery Museum. Finally, Hailey concludes her quest with Kenosha's historical lakefront, which was once industrialized and the site of a factory. Today, visitors can enjoy the beautiful lakefront and endless recreational experiences.Read the blog here: https://discoverwisconsin.com/the-bobber-blog/All-American Girls Professional Baseball League: https://aagpbl.org/; Kenosha Comets: https://www.aagpbl.org/teams/kenosha-comets; Rockford Peaches: https://www.aagpbl.org/teams/rockford-peaches; South Bend Blue Sox: https://www.aagpbl.org/teams/south-bend-blue-sox; Racine Belles: https://www.aagpbl.org/teams/racine-belles; Women's USA National Team: https://www.usabaseball.com/team-usa/womens-national-team; American Girls Baseball: https://americangirlsbaseball.org/; Kenosha Public Museum: https://museums.kenosha.org/; Carthage College: https://www.carthage.edu/; Carthage Institute of Paleontology: https://www.carthage.edu/academics/majors-minors/paleontology/; Dinosaur Discovery Museum: https://museums.kenosha.org/dinosaur-discovery-museum; Kenosha History Center: https://www.kenoshahistorycenter.org/The Bobber: https://discoverwisconsin.com/the-bobber-blog/The Cabin Podcast: https://the-cabin.simplecast.com. Follow on social @thecabinpodShop Discover Wisconsin: shop.discoverwisconsin.com. Follow on social @shopdiscoverwisconsinDiscover Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/. Follow on social @discoverwisconsinDiscover Mediaworks: https://discovermediaworks.com/. Follow on social @discovermediaworksKenosha County: https://www.kenoshacounty.org/

On this episode, Dan Wallach talks with Ange Armato, who is a former player in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League who spent time playing with the Rockford Peaches and the Kalamazoo Lassies Follow MBH on facebook, twitter, and instagram @shoelesspodcast and sign up for the email newsletter at shoelesspodcast.substack.com Don't forget to rate, review, and listen on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. Thanks to: Ryan Starinsky for the opening theme and his acoustic version of "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" Randy Moore for his baseball organ version of "Kingpin" by Get Married Gary Cieradkowski at www.studiogaryc.com for creating the artwork Ange Armato My mom

Perry Barber a 40 year path as a leading woman umpire in baseball and an icon to young women aspiring to play and officiate the game Jeopardy championship and baseball trivia launched Perry into a love of baseball $660 game show winnings,  NY city sublet, Bon Ami cleaner, Rice-A-Roni + beer & skittles She was the intro musical act for Springsteen Perry's mom opened the door by suggesting the idea of umpiring 'dem Mets - a loveable history American Girls Baseball Classic a mix of AAGPBL legends, contemporary icons and new young girl and women players Baseball for All - Justine Siegal - broadening young women's opportunities in the game International Women's Baseball Center IWBC Baseball Rule #1 It helps to have a semi-eidetic memory Perry's sister joins her in Daytona Beach at the Harry Wendelstedt Umpire School The Atlantic League and Joe Klein Perry has her nephew join her in umpiring a game Umpires should move to reconcile - being authoritative without being arrogant Tampa Tarpons & Clearwater Threshers Umpire story First Rule of Umpire School American Girls Baseball Classic in Sarasota Moving to the future of MLB women umpires - watch Jen Pawol Women umps who have paved the way Bernice Guerra, Christine Wren, Pam Postema Theresa Fairlady, Shana Kook Thanks to Perry Barber for sharing her stories and passion paving the trail for girls and women in the sport of baseball.  Perry can be found on Twitter at https://twitter.com/perrybarberLearn more about the IWBC at https://bit.ly/49Lr4dN International Womens Baseball Center – celebrating 10 years https://www.iwbc.org/ Zoom call:  - Feb 22nd 6 pm https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwufumspzMiGtwXT0QFeEnjPQx_71pcNInM#/registration Mark can be found on Twitter @TheBaseballBiz & at http://www.baseballbizondeck.com Just remember to subscribe, follow and rate the show. Thank you. BaseballBiz can be found on iheartradio, Stitcher, Apple, and Spotify

Erin Carlson spins Baseball Women stories from the movie of "A League of Their Own". How Penny Marshall earned the respect of the AAGPBL, Stories of the All-American PlayersTomboy & Director Penny Marshall moves from dancer to performing arts to Laverne & ShirleyTransition from Laverne to directorFrom BIG to Baseball Tom Hanks interprets Penny's Bronx to the castBaseball Drill for 6 weeks with coaches in LAActresses who brought Athletic Talent to the field – Rosie O'Donnel, Lori Petty & Freddie SimpsonAll The Way Mae - Madonna could not hit, throw but was trainable per Joe RussoDebra Winger, originally cast as Dottie, leaves the team with $3 millionEnter Geena Davis – untapped athletic ability & a steely game face14:4 – Loop?Lori Petty & Kit brings it to the field but was concerned when Winger leftLori Petty & Geena Davis chemistry was strong onAAGPBL story is resurrected through the son of Helen Callaghan Candaele , the Ted Williams of BaseballCooperstown 1988 - The players were suspicious of what others may do with their storyPenny Marshall was kicked out of a AAGPBL banquetFortuitous Steakhouse dinner with AAGPBL players, Fort Wayne Daisies, Faye Dancer & Pepper Paire DavisMandel & Ganz – 2 great writers selected for the filmGiant Rolodex, Birthday parties with Carrie Fisher and “Bobby D” De Niro Marge & Helen – sisters from Vancouver leave the factories behind in 1944 and joined the Minneapolis Millerettes, later with the Daisies– template for Dottie and KitHelen was the “Ted Williams of Women's Baseball”  Marge had to struggle to keep up with HelenKelly Candaele's documentary on mother Helen & Aunt MargePenny Marshall & David Anspaugh Casting, location selection & costume design put together by David AnspaughAnspaugh, Hoosiers director, had a different sense of funny Studio replaces Anspaugh – heartbroken he had been a fan of the Fort Worth Daisies as a young man.Jimmie Foxx – Lois Youngens & other AAGPBL players had a different view of him than Tom Hanks portrayal of Jimmie Doogan.Marshall honored AAGPBL wishes to stop a Doogan & Dottie intimacy sceneGeena Davis leveling the playing field with Institute on Gender Media https://seejane.org/ Davis found her athletic muscle playing Dottie“A Little League of Their Own”Penny Marshall - plan to develop a biopic on Effa ManleyHealth issues kept Penny from doing moreWhatever happened to the “Pitch” seriesWho would you cast today in A League of Their Own todayGal Gadot as Dottie – the new Geena DavisTaylor Swift as Kit or Dottie – Travis Kelcie as an extraErin Carlson's book – No Crying in Baseball click here can be found on Amazon American Women's Baseball Classic – members of the original AAGPBL teams will be there along with 60 of the top female baseball players in the world.Find BaseballBiz on www.baseballbizondeck.com & on iheartradio, Apple & Google podcasts @TheBaseballBiz on Twitter Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music "Rocking Forward" 

Sue (Parsons) Zipay of Rockford Peaches & Lois Youngens – Fort Wayne Daisies & South Bend Blue Sox share their stories from the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.The “League of their Own based on the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League25% Hollywood HyperboleRisqué "League of Their Own"Jimmy Foxx, managed the Fort Wayne Daisies in 1952, never missed a game, never drank on the bus, always tipped his hat, a true gentleman No Crying in BaseballRight Field or Catching – Smarter than the Boys110 games a season – sometimes 7 days a week with a couple of double headersAAGPBL pitchers often pitched 9 innings a game and sometimes pitched 2 days back to backSue talks about pitching and 2nd base and how AAGPBL was like a familyFans – Daisy Fan Club – provided a picnic for players once a yearAfter the game the long ride home & then rise early the next morning for practiceYoung, Healthy & Loved the GameLong 1 piece dress uniform made it difficult to catch grounderStrawberries from June to Thanksgiving – sliding in feet firstMadonna slides into first with her Material Girl's bosom first Fort Wayne Daisies tryouts in Spring Training & $20 checkSenior Prom, Graduation & became a Fort Wayne Daisy all in 1 weekAAGPBL Scouts & TryoutsSerendipity with a visit to a cousin in Fort WayneDating Farmer Boy fans & have a good cookoutDottie Greene former player becomes a scout & chaperoneChaperones found host families for lodging at private homesRivalry continues between Lois & SueShu-Shu Senaida Wirth – Tampa Ybor native with the South Bend Blue SoxCanada, Cuba & Japan have professional women's baseball teams1948 AAGPBL Spring Training in CubaDodgers – dem bums had to fend for themselves in Cuba4 or 5 Cuban women came on board with the AAGPBLIsabel Alvarez & Mickey Perez pitchers from CubaJimmie Foxx's daughter was a Bat Girl for the Fort Wayne Lois synergy with Jean Faut the G.O.A.T. had great control most of the timeLois traded to South BendBaseball math – field dimensions & ball measurementsFaut had a good sequence of pitches that gave her the perfect gameThe Weavers - Jean & Jo were 2 of the best batters in the League Life after the League – other sports the players performed - Professional bowlers &  tennis players, Sue now owns & runs Englewood Tennis Club“League of Their Own” Penny Marshall & Sue's knee injuryCanada is number 1 in Girl's / Women's BaseballWhy is it that there has not been a Professional Women's Baseball LeagueMore than half of the USA Team Championship members will be at the tournament.Women's Baseball can begin with a new league laying from October through DecemberBuilding a new “League of Their Own” now in SarasotaAll-American Women's Baseball Tournament tickets - https://bit.ly/45CbnmxBaseballBiz On Deck on iheartradio, Stitcher, Apple, Spotify & Google & www.BaseballBizOnDeck.comPlease like, subscribe and remark. Let us know your thoughts about the show.Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the m

Wilma Briggs past away last week and I thought it would be nice to honor her memory and play an interview I conducted with her in November 2022. Also in Hobby Happenings Drew and review this week's card releases, some auction results and more. Send questions and comments to us at ttmcast@yahoo.com

Erin Carlson, author of No Crying in Baseball, joins the boys to talk about when she first fell in love with “A League of Their Own”, some of the controversy associated with the film, what Madonna was like on set, Rosie O'Donnell's connection to the women of the AAGPBL, Penny Marshall's legacy and the award-winning actress producers gave millions to leave the project.

Philip Wrigley, Cubs executive, begins a Women's Softball League. Wrigley would be 1 of 3 executives, including Branch Rickey, to launch the AAGPBLJoe Boland, South Bend Tribune Sports Editor & AAGPBL legendary pitcher Jean FautArthur Meyerhoff invites Merrie to dig through the basement files & letters in the Wrigley Building for her research.Merrie completes AAGPBL thesis after 4 years of research in 1976June “Lefty” Peppas – 1st base & pitcher for the Kalamazoo Lassies asks to print & circulate Merrie Fidler's thesis amongst other AAGPBL playersPeppas prepares the first national AAGBPL reunion in Chicago, July 1982. Reunions begin to spread across the U.S.Petition Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame to have AAGBPL – Fall of 1988 HOF launches AAGBPLDocumentary of league –  Kelly Candaele & Kim Wilson  “A League of Their Own” PBS documentary Penny Marshall, Yankees fan, directs a “A League Of Their Own” movie – highest grossing baseball movie in history.Movie inspires many - Little League allowing young girls to play baseballFormer AAGPBL Sue Zipay, is starting a new League of Their Own with tournament in Sarasota, Nov. 17th – 19thFall 1942, US War Department notifies major league baseball owners that in 1943 there may not be a baseball season due to man power needed for the war. Wrigley responds to War Dept news & creates the AAGPBLLeague moves to overhand pitching in 1948 Tampa Baseball Museum Shu-Shu Wirth – Ybor native makes it to the AAGPBL – South Bend Blue SoxShu-Shu bridged the language gap between Cuban players & AAGBPL ManagersPlayers for teams were selected at a league level prior to each seasonLoaning players to other teamsDodgers Spring Training in 1947 moves to Havana Cuba as they brought Jackie Robinson onto the teamBranch Rickey was one of 3 trustees to begin the AAGBPL and set it up as a non-profit leagueCuban promoter had developed girls teams in HavanaAAGBPL were drawing 15,000+ crowds for their Havana gamesShortstop Shu-Shu Wirth spoke Spanish & helped communicate with players & coachesExhibition games a good tool for scouting & recruiting new players on the road. Ruth Davis, bat girl for the Blue Sox, shares impact of AAGPBL on how the women in the league broadened her horizons for careers as she watched players succeed off-field.Merrie's visit to Cooperstown and the AAGPBL Reunion in Syracuse, New YorkPost League many players continued as athletes in other professional sports including tennis,  golf & professional bowling. Jean Faut became a successful professional bowlerMerrie's book   “The Origins & History of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League”   All-American Women's Baseball Classic in Sarasota - November 17 – 19, 2023 https://americangirlsbaseball.org/all-american-womans-baseball-classic/ Past Tournament Video HighlightsBaseballBiz On Deck is at www.baseballbizondeck.com & on iheartradio, Apple & Google podcastsTwitter: @TheBaseballBiz Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music "Rocking Forward" 

An episode Leigh has been dreaming of since the start of the pod is finally here! In this ep, Leigh is joined by guest host Frankie de la Cretaz, sports journalist, queer history buff, and certified Gaylor Swiftie, to discuss the queer history of women's baseball & softball, in particular the story of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, aka the inspiration behind A League of Their Own! We discuss all the extreme “no-homo”ing that was happening in the League's rules and regulations, and all the YES HOMO-ing that happened in spite of it, making the sport into an important site of queer community. We also introduce you to the wonderful world of AAGBPL's rival for women's baseball at the time, the National Girls' Baseball League, and the contrasts between the two leagues. Thank you to Averie Severs for editing this episode.  Our guest host for this episode, Frankie de la Cretaz, can be found online @thefrankiedlc on Twitter and Instagram. You can check out their Linktree for links to purchase their book, Hail Mary: The Rise and Fall of the National Women's Football League and see more of their writing. Support filmmaker Adam Chu's efforts to create Their Turn at Bat: The Story of the National Girls Baseball League, a documentary film about Chicago's forgotten women's baseball league at www.nationalgirlsbaseballleague.com! Also, don't forget to check out our bonus episode discussing A League of their Own, with co-creator Will Graham! Outline 0:00 Introduction 5:26 Socio-Historic Context 12:12 The Leagues: AAGPBL 27:42 Why Do We Think They're Gay?: Queerness and Women's Sports 31:48-34:44 Word of the Week: Muscle Moll 34:44 Back to why do we think they're gay 47:07 The Leagues: NGBL 53:19 Who Were They? Queer ball players of note 1:24:00 -1:24:53 Content Warning: Homophobic violence 1:27:50 Pop Culture Tie In 1:34:15 How Gay Were They? 1:39:50 Closing and Where to Find Us Online Want to help us continue to make the show? Support us on Patreon and get awesome goodies, behind-the-scenes access, special minisodes, and more! We have a Discord server for everyone to hang out in, exclusive O.G. Lesbian Sappho t-shirts, Pop-Culture Tie-In movie watches, and some really fun extras coming your way! You can also get merch in our store! Shirts, hoodies, totes, mugs, magnets, and other neat things! If you'd like to help us transcribe the show for our d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing fans, please head on over to www.historyisgaypodcast.com/transcribe to join the team of volunteers! Find our full list of sources and bonus content at www.historyisgaypodcast.com. Find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Don't forget to rate and review so more folks can see the show!

Listen lets be honest, there have been an uncountable number of women in this world who have let positive, long standing impacts on our society. Impressive feats that seem the works of fiction. Unfortunately there isn't enough time to cover them all. But we have selected four perhaps lesser known, or not fully understood women to discuss today. Take some time and listen in to truly appreciate the amazing stories of these women and the mark they've left on history. 

Time for another history lesson! This time, we take a look at the historical accuracy of one of Isabel's favorite movies, the 1992 baseball dramedy A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN. We then dive into the real history of professional women's baseball and the ethics of telling a factually-based tale correctly. Hosted by Connor Eyzaguirre and Isabel Gonzalez New episodes whenever we feel like it! Don't miss THE FILMGAZM PODCAST every Wednesday, BEYOND THE BAD every Friday, and OSCAR SUNDAY every Sunday! E-mail us at filmgazm@gmail.com, subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Amazon Music, or Anchor.fm, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or leave a comment below if there's a movie you want us to review! Visit https://www.filmgazm.com for movie reviews, articles, podcasts, and trailers of upcoming movies. DISCLAIMER - We do not own nor do we pretend to own any posters, artwork, music, or trailers. We mean only to review and discuss movies fairly and without bias. All trademarks are the property of the respective trademark owners. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-filmgazm-podcast/support

In this episode, we explore the true story behind the iconic film 'A League of Their Own,' which introduced audiences to the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL). The league, which operated from 1943 to 1954, was originally created to save baseball during World War II but evolved into a respected organization that drew large crowds. Join us as we delve into the fascinating history of the AAGPBL and its impact on women's sports. #ALeagueofTheirOwn #All-AmericanGirlsProfessionalBaseballLeague #AAGPBL #women'sbaseball #baseballhistory #WWII #sportshistory #Hollywoodfilms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this confusing but manageable edition of the STAB! show, puzzled host Jesse Jones welcomes a health conscious panel of Rhoda Ramone, David Shapiro & Edgar Granados to share their three takes on AAGPBL, nine haiku about Louis C.K.'s Grammy, campaign speeches from a wilted houseplant running for Mayor of an office cubicle, an expired … Continue reading »

Lizy's never been to a gay bar. Joseph loses a burrito bet. Baseball season is coming to a close, which means we've got to talk about A League of Their Own! Adjust your caps and put on your bifocals as we discuss the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, the 1992 film, and the 2022 Amazon Prime series.Music by John Bartmann: https://johnbartmann.com/Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/bifocalscast?fan_landing=trueHelp Preserve the History of the AAGPBL: https://www.aagpbl.org/

This week, Jared explores the not-so-well-known queer history of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, the women's baseball league that inspired the 1992 movie and 2022 series "A League of Their Own"! ✸ Content Warnings: This episode contains adult themes and explicit language, such as homophobia and outings. For once, it's a pretty mild episode! Sources: AAGPBL League History from AAGPBL.org "The Hidden Queer History Behind “A League of Their Own” by Frankie de la Cretaz for Narratively "How Amazon's A League of Their Own Differs From the Movie—But Stays True to History" by Shannon Carlin for TIME.com All-American Girls Professional Baseball League Wikipedia "New ‘A League of Their Own' tells the queer stories 1992 film could not" by Tony Bravo for Datebook AAGPBL Charm School Video from the AAGPBL Association YouTube AAGPBL Charm School Handbook (Clicking link will download a PDF) ✎ Make sure to send in your personal listener stories to historicallyreallygoodfriends@gmail.com to be read on the podcast! ✦ Feel free to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen. ☻ Give us a follow on Instagram @historicallyreally to see photos from today's episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Melanie Field, from the series "A League of Their Own", opens up to Joanna and Mo about being queer, marrying a cis man, body positivity, young love and skorts.Credits: Hosted by:  Mo Welch and Joanna KatcherRecorded at: The Cabin in Mt. Washington, Los Angeles"Now I Know" Written by Melanie Field, Music by Samantha MartinTheme Song: "Sweaty Betty" by Charm School ft. Munny Cat (courtesy of Marmoset Music)Cover Photo: Kim NewmoneyHMU: Andrea MartinCover Layout: John-Allison Weiss 

The pod is back and Rose and Ryan are hyped to discuss A League of Their Own S1E1. It's tryouts, it's Max being amazing but not allowed to try out, it's the joy of friendship, athleticism, and Greta Gill's distracting midriff. What do you do when someone puts their fingers in your drink? How does flirting work? Where do you know Kate Berlant from? How many baseball puns are too many? Jump on this already moving train and find out.  Twitter: @prettyrecaps

In the first episode of “The Replay: Sports on the Big Screen”, we take you back to 1943, to the dawn of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. Through first-hand anecdotes told by two of the players that were there, plus the films screenwriters, we look how accurately the film portrayed the AAGPBL and the women who made it great.

We spotlight the new Amazon Prime Video series "A League of Their Own" - an inventively reimagined telling of the story of the World War II-era All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (and originally made famous in the 1992 Penny Marshall-directed motion picture of the same name) - with writer and executive producer Desta Tedros Reff. Decidedly more "dramedy" in tone than the comedic approach of the namesake film (or even its short-lived, lesser-remembered CBS-TV primetime sitcom spinoff the following year), the new League still builds its rich storyline around the AAGPBL's four-time champion Rockford (IL) Peaches - while notably incorporating race and gender identity themes not previously addressed (or even acknowledged) in the original. Tedros Reff takes us inside the myriad of challenges behind the making of the series, including: the persistent curveballs thrown by COVID-era production scheduling; the purposeful approach to historical accuracy (yes, various scenes were shot in Rockford); and the obvious, but important risks of reframing the lighthearted plot of a modern-day film classic into an authentic narrative befitting the true legacy of the league's pioneering women players.

Roberta Colindrez, Priscilla Delgado & Kelly McCormack recently joined host Elias in the cave for the upcoming release of 'A League of their Own' on Prime Video streaming August 12th We enjoyed watching an early release here at the "cave" cant wait for everyone to check it out! A League of Their Own evokes the joyful spirit of Penny Marshall's beloved classic, while widening the lens to tell the story of an entire generation of women who dreamed of playing professional baseball, both in and outside of the AAGPBL. The show follows Carson (Abbi Jacobson) and Max (Chanté Adams) and a new ensemble of sharp and hilarious characters as they carve their paths toward the field, along the way finding their teams and themselves. You can watch this interview on YouTube  https://youtu.be/HmNEQmT2_V4 Have a question? Email us  themccpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Social Media for the latest show updates  www.twitter.com/themccpodcast www.instagram.com/themccpodcast www.facebook.com/themancavechroniclespodcast www.themccpodcast.com  www.youtube.com/c/TheManCaveChronicleswElias

D'Arcy Carden & Melanie Field recently joined host Elias in the cave for the upcoming release of 'A League of their Own' on Prime Video streaming August 12th We enjoyed watching an early release here at the "cave" cant wait for everyone to check it out! A League of Their Own evokes the joyful spirit of Penny Marshall's beloved classic, while widening the lens to tell the story of an entire generation of women who dreamed of playing professional baseball, both in and outside of the AAGPBL. The show follows Carson (Abbi Jacobson) and Max (Chanté Adams) and a new ensemble of sharp and hilarious characters as they carve their paths toward the field, along the way finding their teams and themselves. You can watch this interview on YouTube  https://youtu.be/u0EFxUxtkaw Have a question? Email us  themccpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Social Media for the latest show updates  www.twitter.com/themccpodcast www.instagram.com/themccpodcast www.facebook.com/themancavechroniclespodcast www.themccpodcast.com  www.youtube.com/c/TheManCaveChronicleswElias

Molly Ephraim & Saidah Arrika Ekulona recently joined host Elias in the cave for the upcoming release of 'A League of their Own' on Prime Video streaming August 12th We enjoyed watching an early release here at the "cave" cant wait for everyone to check it out! A League of Their Own evokes the joyful spirit of Penny Marshall's beloved classic, while widening the lens to tell the story of an entire generation of women who dreamed of playing professional baseball, both in and outside of the AAGPBL. The show follows Carson (Abbi Jacobson) and Max (Chanté Adams) and a new ensemble of sharp and hilarious characters as they carve their paths toward the field, along the way finding their teams and themselves. You can watch this interview on YouTube  https://youtu.be/HRTw_DbTUGY Have a question? Email us  themccpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Social Media for the latest show updates  www.twitter.com/themccpodcast www.instagram.com/themccpodcast www.facebook.com/themancavechroniclespodcast www.themccpodcast.com  www.youtube.com/c/TheManCaveChronicleswElias

The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League was created in 1943 during World War II, as many of the male athletes were fighting abroad. Until it ended in 1954, the league provided women with an opportunity to play a professional sport for a decent salary.  The league was the inspiration for the 1992 film A League of Their Own, and now it's getting a reboot as a new television series, also called A League of Their Own. We speak with historian Kat Williams, professor of women's history at Marshall University and the president of the International Women's Baseball Center, about the women who inspired A League of Their Own and legacy of the AAGPBL. Then we hear from 95-year-old Maybelle Blair, a former player in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League about her life, career, and working as a consultant on the new TV series.  

The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League was created in 1943 during World War II, as many of the male athletes were fighting abroad. Until it ended in 1954, the league provided women with an opportunity to play a professional sport for a decent salary.  The league was the inspiration for the 1992 film A League of Their Own, and now it's getting a reboot as a new television series, also called A League of Their Own. We speak with historian Kat Williams, professor of women's history at Marshall University and the president of the International Women's Baseball Center, about the women who inspired A League of Their Own and legacy of the AAGPBL. Then we hear from 95-year-old Maybelle Blair, a former player in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League about her life, career, and working as a consultant on the new TV series.  

Dottie Hinson, the Queen of Diamonds has taken the AAGPBL by storm, much to the chagrin of her kid sister Kit. But when the world series is upon the Rockford Peaches and the Racine Belles pit sister vs. sister in a battle to win it all, and celebrate the women of baseball! This week we try to beat the heat with a pink gin, peach, lemonade and dive into the 1992 baseball classic. Join us for high ones, Madonna, no crying, the All American League, sports montages, and a chat about A League of their Own! This week's cocktail comes from Craft Gin Club! https://www.instagram.com/drinkthemovies/ https://twitter.com/drinkthemovies https://www.facebook.com/drinkthemovies https://www.drinkthemovies.com

Maybelle Blair became one of the sensations of the Tribeca Film Festival recently when the former All American Girls Professional Baseball League player was on a panel to discuss the upcoming A League of Their Own TV series. During which she came out publicly for the first time. At age 95. As you might have guessed, she's an amazing person and a credit to Team LGBTQ. During my interview, she spelled out exactly why her coming out seemed so spontaneous and demonstrated her passion for keeping the history of the AAGPBL alive through the upcoming International Women's Baseball Center. This is a remarkable interview and you're really going to enjoy it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

University of Rochester catcher (and glass-ceiling breaker) Beth Greenwood joins the boys to talk about her involvement with the Amazon Prime series "A League of Their Own", hanging out with AAGPBL living legend Maybelle Blair, remembers when she first gave the system the middle finger and reveils her new gig with the Philadelphia Phillies.

To help celebrate the 30th anniversary of "A League of Their Own", Chris Bolan, the director of “A Secret Love”, joins the boys to talk about how he got the inspiration to record the lives of his great-aunt (former AAGPBL catcher Terry Donahue) and her longtime girlfriend for his Netflix documentary, the unlikely place he found most of the archival footage and pictures he'd end up using, the response he's received from the LGBTQ community and, most importantly, gives an update on the fantastic Pat Henschel. This episode originally aired May 18, 2020.

To help celebrate the 30th anniversary of "A League of Their Own", filmmaker Kelly Candaele joins the boys to talk about his mother, former AAGPBL player Helen Callaghan, how his PBS documentary about the professional women's baseball league led to a call from Penny Marshall's “people” and shares his thoughts on the upcoming Amazon series. This episode originally aired December 1, 2020.  

To help celebrate the 30th anniversary of "A League of Their Own", former pitcher Maybelle Blair joins the boys to talk about her time in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and how she got started on the diamond, her quest to preserve the AAGPBL in Rockford, Illinois, why she had to hide her sexuality and shares who her favorite current Major Leaguer is. Oh, and Lou volunteers Shawn to do manual labor. Jerk. This episode originally aired March 2, 2018.

Kelly G. Park is a Cardinals fan from Western Kentucky, and the author of a two volume book set Just Like Me: When the Pros Played on the Sandlot. We chat favorite baseball memories, bucket list items, and what it's like to sit down and talk with greatness. Kelly also shares some of his favorite stories from  dozens of interviews with former MLB, Negro Leagues, and AAGPBL players about their childhood time playing baseball. He has some fascinating insights into what these ballplayers feel like really made them successful in their careers. Kelly is also assembling fan-submitted stories to self publish his third book Just Like Me: Amateur Stories from the Sandlot. He has pledged to donate 100% of proceeds from this book towards Alzheimer's and Cancer research. Learn more and submit your story here: https://justlikemethebook.com/your-story/Find Kelly online: Website: https://justlikemethebook.com/Purchase Books: https://justlikemethebook.com/buy-now/ ***Remember to use the code HOMER for a special deal if purchasing directly from Sunburry Press***Facebook: @kellygparkTwitter: @KellyGParkFind Baseball Bucket List Online:Twitter: @BaseballBucketFacebook: @BaseballBucketListInstagram: @Baseball.Bucket.ListWebsite: baseballbucketlist.comThis podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:Twitter: @CurvedBrimWebsite: curvedbrimmedia.com

Former Rockford Peach Shirley Burkovich passed away March 31, 2022. In November 2019, “Hustle” joined the boys to talk about getting her start in the AAGPBL, how she got her nickname, if she saved anything from her playing days, the status of the International Women's Baseball Center and, of course, “A League of Their Own”. Episode originally aired November 19, 2019.

Episode 126 features Maybelle Blair and Shirley Burkovich, former All American Girls Professional Baseball League players who inspired the movie, A League of Their Own and Amy Mills, known as the heiress of barbecue Maybelle Blair and Shirley Burkovich are women who loved playing baseball, were great at it, and were excited to have the opportunity to make money doing it.  If you are a fan of the movie, A League of Their Own which reintroduced America to the real-life All American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) then you will enjoy listening to their wonderful stories.  Ask Maybelle how she is and she will say, "Pretty good for this old gal, and it is a good day when you wake up on this side of the grass."  Shirley played for three AAGPBL teams from 1949-1951, one of which is the famous Rockford Peaches.  Maybelle served as inspiration for the character, Mae Mordabito aka All the Way Mae played in the film by Madonna.  Ask Maybelle how much Madonna's character resembled her, and she will say not that much, but then Shirley pipes in affirming that the characterization fit Maybelle extremely well.  It is that back and forth good-natured ribbing that is so enjoyable and makes one appreciate the special bond they share.  At 95 and 89 years of age, they are not even close to letting up from achieving their dream of raising money for a women's baseball museum to be built in Rockford, Illinois.  Go to https://www.internationalwomensbaseballcenter.org/donate/ to make a donation or to learn more.  Amy Mills is known as a barbecue heiress as she is the daughter of champion pitmaster and Barbecue Hall of Fame inductee, Mike Mills, who was affectionately known as "The Legend."  Getting to everything was impossible, but we tried to at least scratch the surface with a conversation that included stories on the books she co-authored with her dad, including James Beard Foundation award-nominated and National Barbecue Association Award of Excellence winner, Peace, Love, and Barbecue and the book, Praise the Lard.  We talked about her incredible presentation at The Welcome Conference, which is labeled on YouTube as Amy Mills-Recognizing Right.  Amy explained the three principles which apply to her business, which include the two 17th Street Barbecue restaurants and Oncue Consulting:  (1) Generosity is a recipe for success.  (2) Barbecue is a culture, not a concept.  (3) Home is the most excellent place of all.  Amy did not always want to be in the family business, but she came back, is happy she did and credits a yellow post-it note for the push.  There is even a story involving George Wendt who played Norm on the TV show Cheers. We recommend you go to Fifth & Cherry, https://fifthandcherry.com for wonderful cutting boards, Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for unique baseball-themed grilling tools and accessories, the  Pandemic Baseball Book Club, https://www.pbbclub.com  to find many of the wonderful books we have featured as well as some additional swag, and BBQ Buddha, https://bbqbuddha.com for rubs and award-winning sauces. We conclude the show with the song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" by the musician, Dave Dresser, and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.   Call the show:  (516) 855-8214 Email:  baseballandbbq@gmail.comTwitter:  @baseballandbbqInstagram:  baseballandbarbecueYouTube:  baseball and bbqWebsite:  https://baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook:  baseball and bbq

This week's guest is Anika Orrock, author and illustrator of "The Incredible Women of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League." For many, the AAGPBL was brought to light by the movie "A League of Their Own," directed by Penny Marshall and starring Tom Hanks, Geena Davis and Madonna. "A League of Their Own" was entertaining, funny and told the story of an important moment in female sports history in this country. The movie was a box office success, becoming the highest grossing baseball movie of all-time. But that's Hollywood, the true story of the AAGPBL is equally as fascinating as the movie, and Orrock's wonderful book truly captures the spirit of the pioneering ladies who played baseball in this league. Our conversation ranges from a discussion of the hoops these ladies had to jump through in order to play the game they loved, including having to attend charm school, take beauty lessons and where skirts while playing, to a chat about the long-term impact and legacy of the AAGPFL women when it comes to advancing sports opportunities for girls and women. Those who like baseball and inspiring stories about underdogs in sports should enjoy listening to Orrock's tales of the AAGPBL.

In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother's Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with Dr. Toni Palermo. Toni was one of the youngest players to play in the AAGPBL.  After her playing days, she entered the convent and became Sister Toni. After Toni became a Nun, she went on to earn her Bachelor of Science Degree in English, History and Math from Alverno College.  She then earned three Master Degrees and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  She taught in the Physical Education Department and the School of Social Work at the University. We were connected by our mutual friend and fellow supporter of women in baseball, Sandy Kimbrell.  Sandy saw that we were in Wisconsin and reached out to me with Toni's contact information. We conducted the podcast on Toni's front porch and unfortunately, we had some cicadas in the background, so the sound quality is not the greatest, but nonetheless, Toni has a great story to tell.