The Origins and History of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
The Origins and History of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League

Author: Merrie A. Fidler

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2015-05-07

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 1476604282

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This in-depth treatment of the organization and operation of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League draws on primary documents from league owner Arthur Meyerhoff and others for a unique perspective inside the AAGPBL. The study begins with a brief history of women's softball, an important precursor to, and talent pool for, women's professional baseball. Next the book investigates league administration and organization as well as publicity and promotion. Later chapters cover team administrative structures, managers, chaperones, player backgrounds, and league policies. Finally, discussion focuses on the activities of the AAGPBL Players' Association from 1980 onward. Informed by many years of research and insights from former players, this exhaustive history contains 149 photographs.

Encyclopedia of Women and Baseball
Encyclopedia of Women and Baseball

Author: Leslie A. Heaphy

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2015-01-28

Total Pages: 449

ISBN-13: 1476608520

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Women have been involved in baseball from the game's early days, in a wide range of capacities. This ambitious encyclopedia provides information on women players, managers, teams, leagues, and issues since the mid-19th century. Players are listed by maiden name with married name, when known, in parentheses. Information provided includes birth date, death date, team, dates of play, career statistics and brief biographical notes when available. Related entries are noted for easy cross-reference. Appendices include the rosters of the World War II era All American Girls Professional Baseball League teams; the standings and championships from the AAGPBL; and all women's baseball teams and players identified to date.