1948 All American Girls Baseball League Profile and Leadership Information
The page from the 1947 All American Girls Baseball League profile highlights the organizational structure and key personnel of the league in 1948. Max Carey serves as the league President, notable for his extensive experience as a player-coach-manager in Major League Baseball spanning 24 years. Supporting him are Marie E. Keenan as Secretary, Frank B. Avery as Vice President, and Fred Leo as Publicity Director. The league comprises ten member clubs, primarily located in Midwest cities, which include Racine and Kenosha in Wisconsin; Fort Wayne, South Bend, and Indianapolis in Indiana; and several cities in Illinois such as Peoria, Rockford, Chicago, and Springfield, as well as Grand Rapids in Michigan. These clubs operate on a non-profit basis, reflecting a community-oriented approach to women's baseball. The league emphasizes local engagement, with its headquarters situated in Chicago, Illinois.