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Billie Jean King sends birthday love to 97-year-old 'A League of Their Own' inspiration Maybelle Blair

Maybelle "All the Way Mae" Blair is still slinging as she marks her 97th birthday.

Maybelle Blair, ALOTO Inspiration, Throws 1st Pitch at Dodgers Game

The recently out Blair played in the famed All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, which inspired the new A League of Their Own series and the original film.

'A League of Their Own' Is 'Forgetting the Rules' in New Trailer

The new and queer-inclusive series about the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League premieres August 12.

Lesbian Couple From Netflix Doc 'A Secret Love' Made Into Bobbleheads

The couple's more than 70-year romance was featured in Ryan Murphy's 2020 documentary.

96-Year-Old Lesbian Baseball Legend Maybelle Blair Recognized by NY Mets

Blair, who played professional baseball in a women’s league, received the Amazin' Mets Foundation's inaugural Legacy Award.

A League of Their Own Inspiration Maybelle Blair Comes Out at 95

"All The Way Mae" Blair played for the women's baseball league on which the original film and new Amazon Studios series are based. 

The League of Their Own Was 2/3rds Gay, Says Maybelle Blair at 95

In June, 95-year-old former ball player Maybelle Blair came out publicly as gay. At a panel for the A League of Their Own series at Frameline, she shared about queer life in the league. 

97-year-old lesbian baller Maybelle Blair on heaven, progress, and the Cubs

The sports legend who helped inspire A League of Their Own is a lesson in living well.