What is racine belles?

The Racine Belles were a women's professional baseball team that played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) from 1943 to 1950. The team was based in Racine, Wisconsin and was one of the original four teams in the league.

The Racine Belles were known for their strong pitching staff, skilled defense, and aggressive base running. They won the AAGPBL championship in 1943 and 1946, and were runners-up in 1944 and 1947.

Some notable players who played for the Racine Belles include pitcher Sophie Kurys, outfielder Betty Foss, and catcher Marge Villa. The team was also managed by influential baseball figure, Leo Murphy.

The Racine Belles organization was featured in the 1992 film "A League of Their Own," which brought attention to the history of the AAGPBL and the important role that women played in baseball during World War II.