In a period of evolving women’s sports, Dodgers co-owner Billie Jean King is contributing to the growth of women’s sports. King is producing a film, named “See Her Be Her” that will highlight women’s baseball around the world.
As a child, King loved to play baseball with her dad and brother. She was also an avid softball player. While her brother played 12 MLB seasons, King quickly realized there was no place for her in baseball. With the production of the documentary, King is hopeful that it will serve as an inspiration for girls and women.
“Baseball was my first true love,” King said in an e-mail to USA Today Sports, “but I never got the chance to play because I was a girl.