THE TEAMBROWN BLOG

What do you do when you turn 100? Well besides being highlighted on the #TodayShow, you look back on your career as a player for the @AAGPBL's #RockfordPeaches and #KenoshaComets - Happy 100th Mary...

DYK - The first night game played at Wrigley Field was July 1, 1943 during an AAGPBL game. The lights were portable and were removed immediately after the game 

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