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The hit 1992 film A League of Their Own made the All-American Girls
Professional Baseball League famous. But the players' stories
remain largely untold. The 600 women who played for the AAGPBL
through the 1940s and 1950s enjoyed a rare opportunity to lead
independent lives as well-paid professional athletes. Their
experiences in the league led many to education and careers they
never imagined. The league's greater mission was saving America's
pastime as millions of men fought in World War II. This sense of
commitment to a larger cause stayed with the players throughout
their lives. As teachers, coaches and role models, they strove to
broaden the horizons of girls and young women. Many continued to be
involved in athletics, supporting the efforts leading to Title IX
and the women's sports revolution. Today, they are dedicated to
preserving the history of women in baseball and creating
opportunities for girls to play.
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