Here's Where You Can Visit The Team House From A League Of Their Own
"A League of Their Own," directed by Penny Marshall, became an instant classic following its 1992 release. The film has a star-studded cast, featuring greats such as Geena Davis, Tom Hanks, Madonna, Rosie O'Donnell, and more. Set in 1943, the movie is a fictionalized retelling of the real-life All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. The movie specifically follows Dottie Henson (based on the real-life Dorothy "Kammie" Kamenshek and played by Davis) and her sister Kit (Lori Petty) as they're recruited to play under the coaching of Jimmy Dugan (Hanks) for the Rockford Peaches (via Screen Rant).
The comedy does a great job of replicating the time period, especially with sets. The movie takes place across the country as the women travel to different games, starting in Oregon with Dottie and Kit and ending in New York at the National Baseball Hall of Fame. A lot of the film was shot on site, including at the Rockford Peaches' team house, which you can still visit today.
The historic Soaper-Esser house
The house that the Rockford Peaches boarded at is a real house that's still standing in Henderson, Kentucky. The Queen Anne-style house was built roughly sometime between 1884 and 1887 by William Soaper.
According to Zillow property records, the house was sold in 2017. The house, though a historic landmark, is a residential property. The home's exterior is exactly like that in "A League of Their Own," and the interior is very similar except for the decor. The 8,400-square-foot brick home has five bedrooms and four bathrooms and is a gorgeous blend of modern and antique.
Gorgeous original details are seen throughout the house, from the multiple stunning original wood fireplaces and mirrors, wood trimming, the carvings in the staircases, and beautiful old light fixtures. Modern amenities make it both convenient and historically charming, such as the laundry room, new showers, jet tubs, and the updated kitchen. The attic has wood floors, wall paneling, and a cathedral-style peaked ceiling and has been converted into a fully functioning home bar.