Did you know there was a women’s baseball league in the U.S. during World War II? The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) was founded in 1943, when many male athletes were drafted into the war. Women stepped up and played professional baseball, drawing massive crowds and proving that women’s sports could attract and hold audiences.

Sadly, the league disbanded in 1954 due to declining interest after men returned from the war, societal expectations for women to return to domestic roles, and a lack of support. A great movie, [I]A League of Their Own[/I], was made about the league, showing that women’s baseball can thrive with the right backing.

It was done once, and it could happen again—but it would take something significant to reignite the spark. Whether it's increased investment, better promotion of women’s sports, or changing societal attitudes, the foundation is there.