1974 – TheĀ Little LeagueĀ is officially open to girls as U.S. PresidentĀ Gerald FordĀ signs legislation amending the charter of the organization. Little League had sought changes in their charter after a series of lawsuits challenged its boys-only rule.

1974 – TheĀ Little LeagueĀ is officially open to girls as U.S. PresidentĀ Gerald FordĀ signs legislation amending the charter of the organization. Little League had sought changes in their charter after a series of lawsuits challenged its boys-only rule.