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On the first day of Black History Month, we'd like to honor two women who deserve more recognition for their exploits on the diamond.

Yvonne "Coky" Coker was a first basewoman, shortstop, and outfielder who integrated the American Girls Softball League (based in the New York metro area) in 1945. When the AGSL switched to baseball in 1949, she became the first African-American woman to play in a major women's baseball league.

Betty Chapman soon followed, integrating the Chicago-based National Girls Baseball League (which actually played softball) in 1951. She joined the league in July of '51 and played outfield and catcher for the Music Maids.

Discover more at nationalgirlsbaseballleague.com

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Nyla confesses to Damien that she is sleeping with his cousin after Damien tells her that he turned down Anansi's *Damien's Cousin* Money offer.

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National Girls Baseball League (NGBL) Documentary Film

Website of Their Turn at Bat: The Story of the National Girls Baseball League | Chicago's Forgotten League | 1944-1954 | A documentary film

We have some new stuff on the website! Visit nationalgirlsbaseballleague.com to learn more!

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Today is Betty Chapman Day!

On this day 74 years ago — July 18, 1951 — Betty made her debut for the Music Maids in the National Girls Baseball League, becoming the first African-American player in a professional women’s softball league.

While her time on the field was brief, her impact was lasting. Betty Chapman didn’t just play ball — she broke barriers, opened doors, and made history.

Chapman’s debut marked a powerful step forward for inclusion in women’s sports — one worth remembering and honoring every year.

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A league of Chicago’s own: The other women’s pro league of the 1940s

There was the Rockford Peaches, women’s pro baseball team of the 1940s. But a pro softball league also had fans going wild.

We’re honored to have been guests on WBEZ’s Curious City to talk about the National Girls Baseball League. In this episode, we explore how the league came to be, what made it unique, and why its legacy deserves more recognition today.

Special thanks to Erin Wells and the Curious City team for helping bring these stories back into the spotlight. 🥎

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45. There's No Crying in Baseball, But There Are Lesbians! Queer History of the AAGPBL

Podcast Episode · History is Gay · 05/29/2023 · 1h 45m

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We’ve updated the NGBL Legacy Map! Take a look and tell us if there are any locations we should add:

National Girls Baseball League Legacy Map - Google My Maps

A map of places that have displayed memorabilia or honored players from the National Girls Baseball League (NGBL).

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New updates to the National Girls Baseball League Ballpark Map!

We just added spring exhibition sites in Arizona—and we’re always adding more as new info turns up.

🔗 Check out the map here

Got clippings, scorecards, programs, or details on ballparks we’ve missed? Drop us a note—we’d love to add them! 🥎