

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Anna Sielaff - Road Scholar Presentation - Women’s Baseball in Illinois and the Midwest
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 01:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Women’s Baseball in Illinois and the Midwest
Let’s Play Ball! Women have always played baseball, especially in the Midwest. The history of women’s baseball dates back to the 1800s, when women had few opportunities to play organized baseball. During World War II, Philip K. Wrigley, owner of the Chicago Cubs and the Wrigley Chewing Gum Company, sought to ensure that America’s pastime would continue despite the war. Inspired by the spirit of Rosie the Riveter, Wrigley recognized an opportunity to both entertain the public and showcase the remarkable athletic abilities of women.

In 1943, Wrigley founded the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL), the first professional sports league for women in the United States. The league operated from 1943 to 1954. Illinois played a pivotal role in the league’s history, producing 125 of those players—including All-Star player Dorothy Schroeder, the only woman to play all twelve seasons. This program sheds light on the untold stories of the women who shared a deep love for the game and demonstrated exceptional talent on the field.

This presentation offers an exciting opportunity to explore how Illinois played a significant role in the formation of the AAGPBL. Anna will trace the evolution of women’s baseball from its 19th-century beginnings to the establishment of the league in 1943. She will discuss how the league’s unique rules developed over time and highlight the teams that made history—particularly the Illinois teams: the Rockford Peaches, Springfield Sallies, Peoria Redwings, and Chicago Colleens. 

The presentation will also cover topics such as the players’ uniforms, “Charm School,” and the league’s innovative publicity and promotional efforts that helped bring women’s baseball into the national spotlight during World War II. Remember, “There’s No Crying in Baseball!”

https://ilhumanities.org/speakers/anna-sielaff
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mount-pulaski/anna-sielaff-road-scholar-presentation-women’s-baseball-in-illinois-and-the-midwest/200029731002743
- **Event Categories**: Sports
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Mount Pulaski
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 203 S. Vine Street, Mount Pulaski, IL, United States, Illinois 62548
- **lat**: 40.00828
- **long**: -89.28212
- **full address**: 203 S. Vine Street, Mount Pulaski, IL, United States, Illinois 62548

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Zion Lutheran Church & School, Mt. Pulaski (https://allevents.in/org/zion-lutheran-church-and-school-mt-pulaski/15141210)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 01:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 203 S. Vine Street, Mount Pulaski, IL, United States, Illinois 62548
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Zion Lutheran Church & School, Mt. Pulaski
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Sports
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Anna Sielaff - Road Scholar Presentation - Women’s Baseball in Illinois and the Midwest ?
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