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Who founded the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League?

Philip K. Wrigley
Branch Rickey
Babe Ruth
Jackie Robinson

Answer

The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) was founded by Philip K. Wrigley, the chewing gum magnate, and owner of the Chicago Cubs. He created the league as a way to maintain interest in baseball during World War II when many male players were drafted into the military.