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Condition: Very Good+. An original and quite STUNNING 1945 Advertising Poster for the Kenosha (Wisconsin) Comets of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL), advertising the opening of the 1945 season as America's men were still overseas embroiled in WW II. The AAGPBL was immortalized in the 1992 film 'A League of Their Own' starring Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, Madonna and a plethora of other Hollywood stars. This poster is printed on the back page of the May 25, 1945 issue of the Kenosha Evening News and features a woman baseball player leaping in the air making a spectaular catch. In addition, the lower left displays the Comets entire 1945 home-game schedule, projected just two days later on the 27th against the Racine (WI) Belles. In addition to the striking illustration, other highlights include several bold, banner headlines, including a stacked headline banner at the top reading: "Kenosha Opens its 3rd Exciting Season All American Girls Professional Baseball League GIRLS' BASEBALL with America's Top-Ranking Professional Players" Also featured is the AAGPBL logo. The AAGPBL existed from 1943 to 1954 and was the forerunner of women's professional sports leagues in the U.S. Over 600 women played in the league, which, at its peak had 10 teams playing at once, though 15 teams were part of the league over its full run. In 1948, league attendance peaked at over 900,000. The most successful team, the Rockford Peaches, won a league-best four championships. The Kenosha Comets were one of the first four teams in the AAGPBL. Unofficially nicknamed the "Shamrocks" by out of town newspapers owing to their green uniforms, a contest to name the team was won by Mrs. Hazel Templeton who chose The Comets which the team officially adopted on June 4. In 1943, the Comets posted the third-best record of the league at 56-52, but had won the second-half title (33-21) and earned a ticket to the playoffs; they were swept in three games by the Racine Belles. "Kenosha again placed third in 1944 (62-54) and made the playoffs, thanks to a first-half title (36-23). The Comets took a 3-2 lead over the Milwaukee Chicks in the best-of-seven series, but lost the decisive Game 7. Kenosha faded after that, placing last in 1945 (41-69), seventh of eight teams in 1946 (42-70), and last in 1947 (43-69)." - wiki This historic piece is complete in 16 pages and in beautiful condition, with just a touch of age toning around the edges. Measuring 22 1/2" X 16", this important piece of women's history is perfect for framing and display! #1H-047.
