Description: Faye Dancer signed photograph (approximately 10 ½" x 7 ¾"), All-American Girls Professional Baseball League - JSA AuthenticatedThe All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) was established by Philip K. Wrigley, the owner of the Chicago Cubs. Running from 1943 to 1954, the league featured ten teams situated in the American Midwest and saw participation from over 600 female athletes. In its peak year of 1948, the AAGPBL drew more than 900,000 spectators. The 1992 film "A League of Their Own" offers a fictionalized portrayal of the league's early years and its standout players. Faye Katherine Dancer (1925-2002) was a versatile player in the AAGPBL, contributing as an outfielder, first baseman, and pitcher for the Minneapolis Millerettes (1944), Fort Wayne Daisies (1945-'47), and Peoria Redwings (1947-'48, 1950). Her legacy is commemorated in the AAGPBL's "Women in Baseball" exhibit, a permanent fixture at the MLB Hall of Fame and Museum since 1988. Known by the nickname "All the Way Faye," she was celebrated for her boundless energy, good-natured spirit, and enthusiasm both on and off the field. Faye Dancer embodied the quintessential baseball player, excelling in all five essential facets of the game: hitting, power hitting, running, throwing, and fielding. Furthermore, she captured the hearts of fans and thrived in the spotlight. In her later years, Faye Dancer served as a board member of the AAGPBL Player's Association and provided guidance during the production of "A League of Their Own." It is widely acknowledged that she served as the inspiration for the character portrayed by Madonna in the film. The Faye Dancer autograph is authenticated by James Spence Authentication, a leading firm in autograph authentication. The photograph is in excellent condition, with slight folds on the top right and bottom left corners, and a very slight edge nick one inch from the bottom left corner.
Price: 79 USD
Location: Jonesboro, Arkansas
End Time: 2024-11-26T05:12:58.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Sport: Baseball
Player: Faye K. Dancer
Signed: Yes
Original/Reprint: Original
Autograph Authentication: James Spence Authentication (JSA)
Product: Photo
Team: Peoria Redwings
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
