Baseball Girls
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In 1866, women played baseball in the Vassar College Resolutes, challenging the male monopoly on the sport long before the rise of the Bloomer Girls.
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Megan McCre, a seven-year-old girl from Point Claire, Montreal, dreams of playing baseball. She is the only girl on her team, the Cubs. The documentary features young players like Megan and older athletes, including the Colorado Silver Bullets, who played professionally in the 1990s. It traces the history of women in baseball, from the Bloomer Girls of the 1890s to modern leagues. Archival footage and personal stories illustrate the challenges and triumphs faced by women in a sport traditionally dominated by men.
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Why Watch
- Meet Megan, a determined young baseball player.
- Find out about the Bloomer girls' barnstorming tours.
- See how girls are breaking barriers in sports.
Did You Know
- Megan McCre started her baseball career at the age of 7.
- The first professional women baseball players were the Bloomer girls in the 1890s.
- In 1866, women played hardball just like men, despite societal norms.
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What age did Megan McCre want to be a baseball player?
Megan McCre wanted to be a baseball player at the age of seven.
What team does Megan McCre play for?
Megan McCre plays for the Cubs in Point Claire, a suburb of Montreal.
When were the first professional women baseball players known as the Bloomer girls active?
The first professional women baseball players, known as the Bloomer girls, were active in the 1890s.
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