Baseball’s Greatest Legends and Tales| The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League

Published: Jan. 7, 2020, 2:36 a.m.

When the United States entered World War II every able-bodied man was expected to volunteer for the war effort. Some of the most renowned names in baseball volunteered - Ted Williams, Stan Musial, and Joe DiMaggio all served. During these years the MLB suffered a serious loss of talent. In response, women stepped up to the plate to fill the void in professional baseball and the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League was founded. This league produced stars like Dorothy Kamenshek who have had a lasting impact on women’s sports.