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DESIGN A NEW AAGPBL TEAM CONTEST STARTS TODAY!
I’m frequently asked if I think women will ever play in Major League Baseball. Though not for a lack of qualified prospects, I’m uncertain. But when it comes to women in baseball, that is not the most important question because
I’m frequently asked if I think women will ever play in Major League Baseball. Though not for a lack of qualified prospects, I’m uncertain. But when it comes to women in baseball, that is not the most important question because
@MLB is not the most important thing about baseball. We’re mistaken in allowing it to define success in our national pastime, particularly if well over half our nation is excluded at birth from the possibility of achieving it!
I hereby challenge us all to get creative ––
I hereby challenge us all to get creative ––
with crayons, yes! But starting with imagination. The @AAGPBL emerged at a very unlikely time in history, yet it was hugely successful for several years!
WHAT IF it never ceased to exist? WHAT IF today, the AAGPBL was a full-fledged league with a farm system and a college
WHAT IF it never ceased to exist? WHAT IF today, the AAGPBL was a full-fledged league with a farm system and a college
system and multi-million dollar salaried athletes? For starters, they sure as hell wouldn’t still be wearing dresses! But let’s back up a bit.
WHAT IF, instead of folding before 1955, the AAGPBL expanded? WHAT IF that same season, the league banned racial exclusion and thrived
WHAT IF, instead of folding before 1955, the AAGPBL expanded? WHAT IF that same season, the league banned racial exclusion and thrived
for being actively inclusive? What if by 1957, there were 18 racially diverse baseball teams in the burgeoning AAGPBL? Where would these teams be? Would there be a team in your hometown?
Here’s where our creative collaboration begins...
Here’s where our creative collaboration begins...
Imagine a new 1957 team for the AAGPBL by coloring and designing its uniform! All ages can enter, artistic skills not necessary!
One winner from each age group will receive a signed copy of The Incredible Women of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and a custom
One winner from each age group will receive a signed copy of The Incredible Women of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and a custom
illustrated print or, IF YOU PLAY BASEBALL, the opportunity to win a custom tee-shirt or tote design for your team! Visit http://www.anikaorrock.com/aagpbl-lives-new-team-contest for contest details and to download coloring pages.
I can’t wait to see your creations.
PLAY BALL!
I can’t wait to see your creations.
PLAY BALL!
