AAGBL

So yesterday I watched one of my favorite movies, A League of their Own, on Netflix instant view. So good! It got me curious to learn more about who these women were so I did some searching and found the AAGBL official site. I spent an hour looking at all the articles, pictures and stories of these amazing women. But my favorite find on the site is the transcript of the charm school guide that all the ladies were encouraged to follow. Here are some of my favorite quotes...

Your ALL-AMERICAN GIRLS BASEBALL LEAGUE BEAUTY KIT Should always contain the following:
Cleansing Cream
Lipstick
Rouge
Cream Deodorant
Mild Astringent
Face powder for Brunette
Hand Lotion
Hair Remover


A simple little exercise for the eyes and one which does not take much time can do much to strengthen your eyes and add to their sparkle and allure. Turn your eyes to the corner of the room for a short space of time, then change to the other corner, then gaze at the ceiling and at the floor alternately. Rotating or rolling your eyes constitutes an exercise and your eyes will repay you for the attention that you give to them.


And from the public appeal standpoint, it is surprising how the crowd will respond to the team that appears on the field with a neatness and "snap" in its appearance. The smart looking teams invariably play smart ball and you can add to your own drawing power and crowd appeal by looking the part of a ball player on the field. Wear your cap and keep it securely in place. Keep your uniform as clean and neat as possible. Always secure your stockings so that they are smooth and neat and remain in place. Keep your shoes clean and shining. And see if you don't feel better and play better ball.



It was so important to the League that the players were always seen as ladies. I found it really interesting. Check out this Flickr set for some great pictures of the original "Peaches".