Are the "A League of Their Own" Characters Real People? Let's Investigate

Jo, played by Melanie Field, the Peaches' sarcastic, bold third-base player and Greta's longtime BFF. Her character combines aspects of the real AAGPBL along with fiction, including the tough-talking vibe of Rosie O'Donnell's Doris in the original movie.

While not identical, Jo does share a name (and a reputation as a power player at the plate) with Josephine Lenard, an outfielder known for her skill as a batter as well as for her rules-defying behavior, like chewing gum all the time. Like the fictional Jo, Lenard even spent some time playing for the Rockford Peaches as part of her decade-long career.