Bobbed Hair & Big Swings: The Philadelphia Bobbies and Women’s Baseball in the 1920s

Before there was Title IX or the AAGPBL, there were barnstorming pioneers—and Philadelphia had some of the boldest. Meet the Philadelphia Bobbies, a team of fiercely talented young women led by the trailblazing Mary O’Gara and starring Edith Houghton, the 10-year-old shortstop who could field circles around grown men.

In this episode, we dive deep into:
💇‍♀️ How bobbed hair became a symbol of rebellion and style on the diamond
🌍 The Bobbies’ jaw-dropping 1925 tour of Japan—yes, across the Pacific!
🥎 How Philly’s women’s teams defied expectations, played with heart, and helped pave the way for generations to come

From games against the New York Bloomer Girls to grueling travel across America and beyond, this is the incredible true story of ambition, athleticism, and audacity.