Teams and Players
What is the name of the team Dottie and Kit play for?
The Rockford Peaches
Who are the two main sisters in the movie?
Dottie Hinson and Kit Keller
What league do the women play in?
AAGPBL — the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
Why do the women’s games become popular with the public?
They’re exciting, skilled, and new to audiences.
In the movie, Kit and Dottie argue often. Is this conflict or bullying?
Answer: Conflict — they disagree and get frustrated, but neither is trying to harm the other on purpose.
What position does Dottie originally play?
Catcher
Who is the team’s manager?
Jimmy Dugan
What major historical event takes place during the film?
World War II
Who writes letters home to her husband serving in the war?
Betty Spaghetti (Betty Horn)
Jimmy Dugan starts off yelling at players, but later apologizes and changes his behavior. What conflict-solving strategy does this show?
Repairing relationships by taking responsibility and changing actions.
Which team does Kit join after being traded?
The Racine Belles
Which character is known for being a powerful hitter but struggles with charm school?
Marla Hooch
What famous line does Jimmy Dugan yell during a game?
“There’s no crying in baseball!”
What happens between the sisters that leads them to play against each other?
Kit is traded due to growing conflict with Dottie.
Some fans in the movie make fun of the women players because they think baseball is only for men. What harmful behavior is this an example of?
Stereotyping and prejudice.
What unusual skill does Dottie show during tryouts?
She catches a fastball bare-handed.
What causes tension between Dottie and Kit throughout the movie?
Kit feels overshadowed and wants to prove herself.
What off-field requirement must all players follow?
Attend charm school and act “ladylike.”
What is shown in the modern-day sequence at the end of the film?
The women are honored at the Baseball Hall of Fame.
When the team argues about Kit’s pitching, the players talk it out and make a new plan. What positive conflict strategy are they using?
Communication and teamwork to solve the problem.
Who becomes the hero of the championship game by scoring the winning run?
Kit Keller
Why does Dottie leave the team before the championship?
She goes home to be with her husband, who returns from the war.
What challenge do the women often face because they are playing a “men’s sport”?
They aren’t taken seriously and face discrimination.
What message does the film share about teamwork and gender roles?
It shows resilience, family, and breaking expectations for women during the 1940s.
How does prejudice against the women athletes affect the health of the league and its players?
It damages confidence, creates unfair barriers, and forces the players to work harder to be respected—hurting both individuals and the team community.