Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

elleng

(136,043 posts)
Sun Oct 10, 2021, 04:06 PM Oct 2021

Real-life 'A League of Their Own' players celebrate 75th anniversary.

' It wasn't a hard decision to make at the time for 15-year-old Katie Horstman: Stay home to babysit, milk cows and feed the hogs, or become a professional baseball player?

She chose the latter, of course, but the cow milking still came in handy. Horstman, 83, calls what happened next the greatest part of her life.

The former Fort Wayne Daisies star played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League for the final four years of its existence. The league, celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, would later serve as the inspiration for the iconic film A League of Their Own.

The original players will be participating in interviews, events, appearances at the MLB All-Star FanFest, and throwing out first pitches, all leading up to a league reunion in September. Horstman and Betsy "Sockum" Jochum of the South Bend Blue Sox shared their memories in recent interviews with UPI.'

https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2018/06/05/Real-life-A-League-of-Their-Own-players-celebrate-75th-anniversary/7581528128873/?f

1 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Real-life 'A League of Their Own' players celebrate 75th anniversary. (Original Post) elleng Oct 2021 OP
I remember my favorite snowybirdie Oct 2021 #1

snowybirdie

(5,627 posts)
1. I remember my favorite
Sun Oct 10, 2021, 04:36 PM
Oct 2021

aunt and her "lady friend" taking us to the ladies baseball games in the 50s. Loved the games. Up close and so much fun. Loved that woman and her partner!

Latest Discussions»Culture Forums»Sports»Real-life 'A League of Th...