Thread by @WillWGraham

We’ve had such an amazing positive first 4 days for the show, but predictably there are some people who are trolling the show and questioning the stories. So I thought it might be useful to post a few articles emphasizing the real history. #LeagueOfTheirOwn

This article is a great starting place for understanding the queer history of the league, much of which is still hidden. narratively.com/the-hidden-que…

Mamie Johnson tried out for the AAGPBL and was run off, very much like Max in the pilot. She went onto to play professionally in the Negro Leagues, alongside Toni Stone and Connie Morgan. beyondtheboxscore.com/2021/2/19/2228…

Martha Ackmann's book Curveball is an excellent resource for better understanding the story of Toni Stone.

In response to those saying that there weren't black people playing baseball before Jackie Robinson, I hope you'll take the chance to look into the history of the Negro Leagues, which some people say was home to better players than the MLB.

If you are interested in learning more about Negro League history, you could follow @nlbmprez Bob Kendrick, who runs the Negro League Baseball Museum and supplied us with invaluable research while we were making the show. Also Only The Ball Was White, by Robert Peterson.

This is Josh Gibson, who many believe is the greatest player of all time. He's referenced in Max's fantasy in episode 2, it's her dream to pitch to him. His great-grandson helped us on the show and also has a cameo! We were star struck.

For those saying that there were not Latine players in the AAGPBL, I'd like to introduce you to Marge Villa, an incredible utility player of Mexican descent.
smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-in…

There were many Cuban players in the AAPBL. @DrK1943 Kat Williams book on Isabel 'Lefty' Alvarez is an invaluable resource for understanding their experiences!

Our amazing researcher Natalie So (and Liz Koe who headed our research in the development process) put together these photo boards of the painstaking research she did that is reflected in the show. They are so breathtaking! #LeagueOfTheirOwn

And some more. #ALeagueOfTheirOwn

And some more! These ones featuring Connie Mamie and Toni. It's worth remembering there were thousands more women like them playing on industrial teams. They may not have gotten quite as far, but we should remember them! #ALeagueOfTheirOwn

And some last ones, featuring the incredible athletes of the AAGPBL. #ALeagueOfTheirOwn

In short, every aspect of this show was meticulously researched. What we're showing here isn't a revision of the story, it's not woke, it's not adding anything for contemporary audiences -- This is, simply, the real story. Or at the least the beginning of it. #ALeagueOfTheirOwn

There's so much more to say and so many more resources to share here! If you enjoy looking at these, we'll try to share more. And since there are so many actually qualified historians who aren't novices like me out there, please share additional resources! #ALeagueOfTheirOwn