Back on this day in 1974, Little League Baseball allowed girls to play
Published on Jun 12, 2026, 9:06:55 AM
Total time: 00:01:08
Published on Jun 12, 2026, 9:06:55 AM
Total time: 00:01:08
Back on this day in 1974, Little League Baseball allowed girls to play. Originally founded in 1939, the league did not prohibit girls to play until 1951.
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