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Even at 97 years old, Maybelle “Mae” Blair is still slinging it.
Blair — also known as “All the Way Mae” — was an original member of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, which inspired the 1992 film and recent Amazon series A League of Their Own. The out baseball legend marked her birthday January 16, prompting celebratory messages from other beloved athletes and groups
Baseball for All, a nonprofit that provides access to opportunities for girls and women in the sport, posted a recent video of Blair throwing and catching in honor of the icon’s birthday, which drew praise from tennis trailblazer Billie Jean King.
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