In a League of Her Own A Novel by Kaia Alderson
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From the author of Sisters in Arms comes the remarkable, untold story of Effa Manley, the only woman ever inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, and a pioneering force in a male-dominated industry.
1930s, New York City
Effa Manley, an ambitious woman from Harlem, finds her world upended when her husband buys a Negro Leagues baseball team and makes her the business manager. Suddenly, Effa goes from being a champion of civil rights on 125th Street to an outsider in the predominantly male realm of professional baseball.
In a sport resistant to her presence, Effa grapples with discriminatory "gentlemen’s agreement" contracts, the public flirtations of star pitcher Satchel Paige, and a sports culture that prefers women to stay in their "place" at home. Despite the challenges, Effa’s resolve and business acumen lead her team, the Newark Eagles, to victory as the Negro Leagues Champions of 1946.
However, the joy of her success is overshadowed by the looming threat of Major League Baseball, which seems intent on dismantling her achievements and erasing her legacy. Effa’s groundbreaking journey through adversity highlights her indomitable spirit and the challenges faced by women in sports.
Based on the extraordinary life of Effa Manley, this inspiring tale is a testament to a woman who not only dreamed big but succeeded in a world that sought to keep her sidelined. The Baseball Queen celebrates her legacy and the impact she made in the world of baseball. ❤️📚❤️
1930s, New York City
Effa Manley, an ambitious woman from Harlem, finds her world upended when her husband buys a Negro Leagues baseball team and makes her the business manager. Suddenly, Effa goes from being a champion of civil rights on 125th Street to an outsider in the predominantly male realm of professional baseball.
In a sport resistant to her presence, Effa grapples with discriminatory "gentlemen’s agreement" contracts, the public flirtations of star pitcher Satchel Paige, and a sports culture that prefers women to stay in their "place" at home. Despite the challenges, Effa’s resolve and business acumen lead her team, the Newark Eagles, to victory as the Negro Leagues Champions of 1946.
However, the joy of her success is overshadowed by the looming threat of Major League Baseball, which seems intent on dismantling her achievements and erasing her legacy. Effa’s groundbreaking journey through adversity highlights her indomitable spirit and the challenges faced by women in sports.
Based on the extraordinary life of Effa Manley, this inspiring tale is a testament to a woman who not only dreamed big but succeeded in a world that sought to keep her sidelined. The Baseball Queen celebrates her legacy and the impact she made in the world of baseball. ❤️📚❤️
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