“Play Ball! The Rise of Baseball as Americas Pastime” S:1 E:11 The Role of Women in Baseball’s Early Days

S:1 E:11 The Role of Women in Baseball’s Early Days First, examine the role of women in baseball as spectators whose presence was expected to prevent coarse behavior by male fans. Then, explore how colleges like Vassar allowed a select number of 19th-century women to play baseball without scorn. Finally, consider the changes that the new woman brought, both in the stands and on the field.