THE TEAMBROWN BLOG

DYK - Racine’s manager was Johnny Gottselig from ‘43-’44. Gottselig came from the world of Hockey

DYK – the 1992 film A League of Their Own features the Racine Belles, the ballpark scenes were filmed in Evansville, Indiana – (Pictured Tea Leoni)

#Spotlight – DYK – The statue at the @baseballhall is modeled after Dorothy Chapman who was a 2X Champion in the AAGPBL

DYK - Former Kenosha player Mary Pratt documented her years in the AAGPBL with decals on her suitcase – This is on display at the Baseball HOF

DYK - Mary (Bonnie) Baker was one of 64 Canadian stars to play in the AAGPBL 

DYK - Audrey Wagner’s game worn uniform used during her 7 seasons is on display at the Baseball HOF

The Blue Sox played in 6 playoff series and won two league titles in 1951 and 1952 

Rockford was featured in A League of Their Own – Here is the Trailer for the documentary that inspired it all. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovVtZWEyi8Q

Racine’s 1945 team won the AAGPBL attendance trophy for having largest opening night – 4,019 fans.