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'''Ladies' Day''', also referred to as '''Ladies' Night''', was a baseball promotional event in [[Major League Baseball]] aimed at women baseball fans |
'''Ladies' Day''', also referred to as '''Ladies' Night''' if held during [[night game#Baseball|night games]], was a baseball promotional event in [[Major League Baseball]] aimed at women baseball fans from early to mid 20th century. It was a common fixture at baseball stadiums until the rise of the [[Women's Liberation Movement]] in the 1970s, after which it was eventually discontinued as it was seen as being discriminatory to men.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Getzenberg |first1=Alaina |title='Ladies Day' connected women to baseball |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/ladies-day-played-role-in-women-in-baseball-c248371644 |work=[[MLB.com]] |date=August 14, 2017}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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[[File:Bucky Harris autographing scorecards on dugout steps, on Ladies Day LCCN2002695644.jpg|thumb|Future Hall of Famer [[Bucky Harris]] signing scorecards for women attendees on Ladies' Day, 1925]] |
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Though Ladies' Day had existed in baseball since the 19th century, the idea was to create an environment in the stands free of unsavory characters and conduct and to make baseball a family-oriented event. The [[New York Gothams]] reportedly held the first Ladies' Day in 1883. |
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| ⚫ | The promotion gained popularity after [[World War I]].<ref name="HOF Ladies Day">{{cite news |last1=Hollister |first1=Jessica |title=#Shortstops: Ladies Day promotions gave women |
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| ⚫ | Ladies' Day was reintroduced in 1913 by [[Helene Hathaway Britton]], the owner of the [[St. Louis Cardinals]] and the first woman to own a baseball team.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Russell |first1=Stefene |title=Did you know the concept of Ladies' Day baseball games originated in St. Louis? |url=https://www.stlmag.com/history/ladies-day-baseball/ |work=[[St. Louis Magazine]] |date=March 14, 2019}}</ref> The Cardinals Ladies' Day promotion allowed women free entry to the park if accompanied by a man.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94598038/robison-field-free-to-women-monday/ |title=Robison Field Free To Women Monday|work=St. Louis Post-Dispatch|page=17 |via=Newspapers.com |date=April 11, 1912 |accessdate=February 10, 2022}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | The promotion gained popularity after [[World War I]].<ref name="HOF Ladies Day">{{cite news |last1=Hollister |first1=Jessica |title=#Shortstops: Ladies Day promotions gave women a chance to cheer |url=https://baseballhall.org/discover/shortstops/ladies-day-promotions-gave-women-the-chance-to-cheer |work=National Baseball Hall of Fame}}</ref> This was due, in part, to [[Charles Weeghman]], owner of the [[Chicago Cubs]]. Weegham had used the promotion during his time with the short-lived [[Federal League]] as owner of the [[Chicago Whales]] and to promote the park which would eventually become known as [[Wrigley Field]].<ref name="Tribune Ladies">{{cite news |last1=Grossman |first1=Ron |title=Ladies Day was once a regular promotion at Chicago's ballparks |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2023/09/10/ladies-day-was-once-a-regular-promotion-at-chicagos-ballparks/ |work=[[Chicago Tribune]] |date=September 10, 2023}}</ref> |
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Ladies Day promotions began to decline after the case of ''Abosh v. New York Yankees, Inc.'' in 1972, where the [[New York State Division of Human Rights|New York State Human Rights Appeal Board]] ruled that Ladies' Day was discriminatory "in a modern technological society where women and men are to be on equal footing as a matter of public policy."<ref>''Abosh v. New York Yankees, Inc.'' (1972) No. CPS-25284, Appeal No. 1194.</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=de la Cretaz |first1=Britni |title=Is There Still a Place for Ladies Night in Baseball? |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/mbjmxy/is-there-still-a-place-for-ladies-night-in-baseball |work=[[Vice Media|Vice]] |date=June 27, 2017}}</ref> |
Ladies Day promotions began to decline after the case of ''Abosh v. New York Yankees, Inc.'' in 1972, where the [[New York State Division of Human Rights|New York State Human Rights Appeal Board]] ruled that Ladies' Day was discriminatory "in a modern technological society where women and men are to be on equal footing as a matter of public policy."<ref>''Abosh v. New York Yankees, Inc.'' (1972) No. CPS-25284, Appeal No. 1194.</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=de la Cretaz |first1=Britni |title=Is There Still a Place for Ladies Night in Baseball? |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/mbjmxy/is-there-still-a-place-for-ladies-night-in-baseball |work=[[Vice Media|Vice]] |date=June 27, 2017}}</ref> |
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==Notable games on Ladies' Day/Night== |
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* September 21, 1933: by a score of 2–1, the [[1933 Washington Senators season|Washington Senators]] clinch the pennant on the final day of the season against the [[1933 St. Louis Browns season|1933 St. Louis Browns]] on Ladies' Day.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Doutrich |first1=Paul E. |title=September 21, 1933: A pennant for Ladies' Day: Washington Senators clinch first place in American League |url=https://sabr.org/gamesproj/game/september-21-1933-a-pennant-for-ladies-day/ |website=Society for American Baseball Research}}</ref> |
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* May 13, 1940: [[Johnny Mize]] of the [[St. Louis Cardinals]] hits three home runs against the [[1940 Cincinnati Reds|Cinicinnati Reds]]. The game ended in an extra-innings tie, called due to darkness. The attendance was noted in ''[[The Cincinnati Enquirer]]'' as "6,606 paid, 9,370 women."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bauer |first1=John |title=May 13, 1940: Johnny Mize mashes three home runs as Cardinals, Reds tie in Ladies' Day darkness |url=https://sabr.org/gamesproj/game/may-13-1940-johnny-mize-mashes-three-home-runs-as-cardinals-reds-tie-in-ladies-day-darkness/ |website=Society for American Baseball Research}}</ref> |
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* May 18, 1957: At [[Crosley Field]], [[Willie Mays]] steals four bases and hits a home run against the [[1957 Cincinnati Reds season|1957 Cincinnati Redlegs]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sparks |first1=Glen |title=May 18, 1957: Willie Mays steals four bases, homers against Cincinnati |url=https://sabr.org/gamesproj/game/may-18-1957-willie-mays-steals-four-bases-homers-against-cincinnati/ |website=Society for American Baseball Research}}</ref> |
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* May 11, 1963: [[Sandy Koufax]] of the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] no-hits the [[1963 San Francisco Giants season|San Francisco Giants]] on Ladies' Night at [[Dodger Stadium]], winning 8–0. It was his second career no-hitter.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Aaron |first1=Marc Z. |title=May 11, 1963: Sandy Koufax throws second no-hitter to beat Marichal, Giants |url=https://sabr.org/gamesproj/game/may-11-1963-sandy-koufax-throws-second-no-hitter-to-beat-marichal-giants/ |website=Society for American Baseball Research}}</ref> |
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* May 1, 1965: during a game between the [[1965 Los Angeles Dodgers season|Los Angeles Dodgers]] and [[1965 San Francisco Giants season|San Francisco Giants]], Dodgers' star hitter [[Tommy Davis (outfielder)|Tommy Davis]] breaks his ankle on a slide into second base, putting the Dodgers' pennant chances in jeopardy.<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Mann |first1=Jack |title=Deadly Slide For The Dodgers |url=https://vault.si.com/vault/1965/05/10/deadly-slide-for-the-dodgers |magazine=[[Sports Illustrated]] |date=May 10, 1965}}</ref> |
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* August 26, 1981: [[Garry Templeton]], star shortstop of the [[St. Louis Cardinals]] twice makes obscene gestures to fans who are booing him on Ladies' Day. Manager [[Whitey Herzog]] physically removed Templeton from the field and had a scuffle with him in the dugout. Templeton was fined $5000 and suspended for three weeks, during which he underwent psychiatric evaluation. The incident caused Templeton to be traded to the [[San Diego Padres]] for shortstop [[Ozzie Smith]], who would go on to have a Hall of Fame career with the Cardinals.<ref>{{cite news |last1=O'Neill |first1=Dan |title=Aug. 26, 1981: Garry Templeton's Ladies Day eruption |url=https://www.stltoday.com/news/archives/aug-garry-templeton-s-ladies-day-eruption/article_e2ebeb70-ce60-592f-a506-99c938347842.html |work=[[St. Louis Post-Dispatch]] |date=August 26, 2016}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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==References== |
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==Further reading== |
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* {{cite web |last1=Craig |first1=Mary |title=Baseball's tumultuous relationship with the female fan |url=https://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2017/6/23/15851676/mlb-promotions-advertising-sexism-female-fans-history |website=Beyond the Box Score |date=June 23, 2017}} |
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Latest revision as of 17:13, 27 August 2024
Ladies' Day, also referred to as Ladies' Night if held during night games, was a baseball promotional event in Major League Baseball aimed at women baseball fans from early to mid 20th century. It was a common fixture at baseball stadiums until the rise of the Women's Liberation Movement in the 1970s, after which it was eventually discontinued as it was seen as being discriminatory to men.[1]
History
[edit]
Though Ladies' Day had existed in baseball since the 19th century, the idea was to create an environment in the stands free of unsavory characters and conduct and to make baseball a family-oriented event. The New York Gothams reportedly held the first Ladies' Day in 1883.
Ladies' Day was reintroduced in 1913 by Helene Hathaway Britton, the owner of the St. Louis Cardinals and the first woman to own a baseball team.[2] The Cardinals Ladies' Day promotion allowed women free entry to the park if accompanied by a man.[3]
The promotion gained popularity after World War I.[4] This was due, in part, to Charles Weeghman, owner of the Chicago Cubs. Weegham had used the promotion during his time with the short-lived Federal League as owner of the Chicago Whales and to promote the park which would eventually become known as Wrigley Field.[5]
Ladies Day promotions began to decline after the case of Abosh v. New York Yankees, Inc. in 1972, where the New York State Human Rights Appeal Board ruled that Ladies' Day was discriminatory "in a modern technological society where women and men are to be on equal footing as a matter of public policy."[6][7]
Notable games on Ladies' Day/Night
[edit]- September 21, 1933: by a score of 2–1, the Washington Senators clinch the pennant on the final day of the season against the 1933 St. Louis Browns on Ladies' Day.[8]
- May 13, 1940: Johnny Mize of the St. Louis Cardinals hits three home runs against the Cinicinnati Reds. The game ended in an extra-innings tie, called due to darkness. The attendance was noted in The Cincinnati Enquirer as "6,606 paid, 9,370 women."[9]
- May 18, 1957: At Crosley Field, Willie Mays steals four bases and hits a home run against the 1957 Cincinnati Redlegs.[10]
- May 11, 1963: Sandy Koufax of the Los Angeles Dodgers no-hits the San Francisco Giants on Ladies' Night at Dodger Stadium, winning 8–0. It was his second career no-hitter.[11]
- May 1, 1965: during a game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants, Dodgers' star hitter Tommy Davis breaks his ankle on a slide into second base, putting the Dodgers' pennant chances in jeopardy.[12]
- August 26, 1981: Garry Templeton, star shortstop of the St. Louis Cardinals twice makes obscene gestures to fans who are booing him on Ladies' Day. Manager Whitey Herzog physically removed Templeton from the field and had a scuffle with him in the dugout. Templeton was fined $5000 and suspended for three weeks, during which he underwent psychiatric evaluation. The incident caused Templeton to be traded to the San Diego Padres for shortstop Ozzie Smith, who would go on to have a Hall of Fame career with the Cardinals.[13]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Getzenberg, Alaina (August 14, 2017). "'Ladies Day' connected women to baseball". MLB.com.
- ^ Russell, Stefene (March 14, 2019). "Did you know the concept of Ladies' Day baseball games originated in St. Louis?". St. Louis Magazine.
- ^ "Robison Field Free To Women Monday". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. April 11, 1912. p. 17. Retrieved February 10, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Hollister, Jessica. "#Shortstops: Ladies Day promotions gave women a chance to cheer". National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- ^ Grossman, Ron (September 10, 2023). "Ladies Day was once a regular promotion at Chicago's ballparks". Chicago Tribune.
- ^ Abosh v. New York Yankees, Inc. (1972) No. CPS-25284, Appeal No. 1194.
- ^ de la Cretaz, Britni (June 27, 2017). "Is There Still a Place for Ladies Night in Baseball?". Vice.
- ^ Doutrich, Paul E. "September 21, 1933: A pennant for Ladies' Day: Washington Senators clinch first place in American League". Society for American Baseball Research.
- ^ Bauer, John. "May 13, 1940: Johnny Mize mashes three home runs as Cardinals, Reds tie in Ladies' Day darkness". Society for American Baseball Research.
- ^ Sparks, Glen. "May 18, 1957: Willie Mays steals four bases, homers against Cincinnati". Society for American Baseball Research.
- ^ Aaron, Marc Z. "May 11, 1963: Sandy Koufax throws second no-hitter to beat Marichal, Giants". Society for American Baseball Research.
- ^ Mann, Jack (May 10, 1965). "Deadly Slide For The Dodgers". Sports Illustrated.
- ^ O'Neill, Dan (August 26, 2016). "Aug. 26, 1981: Garry Templeton's Ladies Day eruption". St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Further reading
[edit]- Craig, Mary (June 23, 2017). "Baseball's tumultuous relationship with the female fan". Beyond the Box Score.