A 95-year-old former ballplayer for the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League has come out as gay for the first time in her life.
During a panel discussion at the Tribeca Film Festival for the Amazon Prime series"A League of their Own," Maybelle “Mae” Blair told the crowd that she was happy thatThe show's verified Twitter account shared a video of the moment on Monday.
“I think it’s a great opportunity for these young girl ball players to come [to] realize that they’re not alone, and you don’t have to hide,” Blair said. “I hid for 75, 85 years, and this is actually basically the first time I’ve ever come out.” For the majority of her life, sports legend 95-year old @AAGPBL player, Maybelle Blair felt like she had to hide her authentic self. Today she came out publicly for the first time. We couldn't be happier for her, and continue to push for love and acceptance on and off the field. pic.twitter.com/BEaCisO2RHAccording to the league's website, Blair pitched for the Peoria Redwings for one season in 1948.
The league, which existed from 1943 to 1954, was also an inspiration for the 1992 film"A League of Their Own," which starred Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, Madonna, Lori Petty, and Rosie O’Donnell.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Earl Melvin Lloyd, retired Philadelphia business owner and devoted family man, has died at 95Earl Melvin Lloyd, 95, formerly of Philadelphia, who owned several businesses, including as an insurance adjuster and a building contractor, has died.
Read more »
2 dead, 2 hurt in major crash on I-95 north near Yulee: FHPA man and a woman died in a Thursday morning crash on Interstate 95 in Nassau County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Read more »
1 dead, 1 critical in 3-vehicle crash on I-95 in Nassau County, FHP saysAt least one person was killed in a three-vehicle crash Thursday morning on Interstate 95 in Nassau County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Read more »
Inside A League of Their Own, the Series That Goes Where the 1992 Classic Couldn’tWomen of color, queer characters, and a hypochondriac with a vintage humidifier—these Rockford Peaches have new stories to tell.
Read more »
Major League Soccer and Apple TV agree to 10-year partnershipMajor League Soccer and Apple TV (AAPL.O)\n announced a partnership on Tuesday that will see every game streamed on the app for the next decade.
Read more »
Longtime NFL Wide Receiver Signs With Baseball LeagueThe former Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion is making a return to the baseball diamond.
Read more »