Peoria Redwing All-American Girls Professional Baseball League Team 1946 Real Photo Postcard
The Peoria Redwings, featured in this 1946 postcard, were one of the teams in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL). Formed in 1943 during World War II, the AAGPBL was an innovative professional women's baseball league in North America, primarily based in the Midwest. The Redwings joined the league as an expansion team in 1946, marking their inaugural season in Peoria, Illinois.
The AAGPBL provided a unique opportunity for women to play professional baseball at a time when traditional gender roles were undergoing significant shifts. The league not only offered entertainment to the public during and after the war but also challenged societal norms by showcasing female athleticism on a national platform. Teams like the Redwings contributed to a significant, though ultimately temporary, chapter in women's sports history, demonstrating the talent and competitive spirit of female athletes in the post-war era.
The AAGPBL provided a unique opportunity for women to play professional baseball at a time when traditional gender roles were undergoing significant shifts. The league not only offered entertainment to the public during and after the war but also challenged societal norms by showcasing female athleticism on a national platform. Teams like the Redwings contributed to a significant, though ultimately temporary, chapter in women's sports history, demonstrating the talent and competitive spirit of female athletes in the post-war era.
