When Women Played Hardball - by Susan E Johnson (Paperback)

When Women Played Hardball is a captivating look at an unforgettable chapter in American sports history - the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL).

From 1943 to 1954, more than 500 women took to the baseball diamonds of the Midwest, dazzling fans and proving that they could play hardball just as well as the men.

This book tells the story of their remarkable journey, filled with colorful anecdotes and memories from the women who played in the league.

With skill and style, these athletes broke up double plays, stole bases in their skirts, and did whatever it took to win.

When Women Played Hardball is a celebration of a brief yet remarkable period when women truly had "A League of Their Own."