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Saturday Open Thread: Women In The Negro Leagues

July 26, 2014 by Miranda 109 Comments

Welcome to the weekend POU! The last feature in our series was an owner AND a player in the league for a short time. Though there isn't much written about her time during the actual league's time - she has lived to see the first black President of the United States pay tribute to the league she so cherished. Minnie Forbes never imagined she'd get the chance to see the … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: Women In The Negro Leagues

Monday Open Thread: Women In The Negro Leagues

July 21, 2014 by Miranda 134 Comments

Good Monday Morning POU! This week will feature amazing women that played in the Negro Leagues as well as women who owned teams and played pivotal roles in the success of the teams. Mamie "Peanut" Johnson There's a scene in the movie, A League of Their Own, about the birth of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League during World War II, when the ball … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Women In The Negro Leagues

Sunday Open Thread: Charley Pride

July 20, 2014 by Miranda 115 Comments

Good Morning POU! Charley Frank Pride (born March 18, 1938) is an American country music singer, musician/guitarist, recording artist, performer, and business owner. His greatest musical success came in the early to mid-1970s when he became the best-selling performer for RCA Records since Elvis Presley. In total, he has garnered 39 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot Country … [Read more...] about Sunday Open Thread: Charley Pride

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