Based on a True Story: A League of Their Own

by Dan LeFebvre

During World War II, the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League was formed. In 1993, Tom Hanks and Geena Davis starred alongside Madonna and Rosie O'Donnell in a movie that brought that league back to the public eye. A League of Their Own told a lovable story, but was it historically accurate? In this short read, we'll compare some of the key plot points in A League of Their Own with the real events in history. This is not associated with the movie at all. It is an independent movie review that compares historical facts with the events depicted in the film. To learn more, visit

34 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 30, 2017

About the author

Dan LeFebvre was born in Ohio and has released over 25 online video tutorials on subjects ranging from productivity and development to 3D and VFX. His courses have reached students and professionals around the world through Digital-Tutors, Pluralsight, Skillshare and Udemy. He is currently living in Oklahoma and the host of the popular Based on a True Story podcast.