A League of Their Own Trailer

Starring Geena Davis, Tom Hanks, and Madonna, A League of Their Own was inspired by the real-life Rockford Peaches team and the women of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. The movie tells the story of a group of women who found their calling on the baseball field while their husbands were off fighting in World War II. The AAGPBL helped to fill the void left by the Major League Baseball players who were serving their country. Related Article: A League of Their Own: History vs. Hollywood











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