A League of Their Own is a 1992 American sports comedy-drama film directed by Penny Marshall. It stars Geena Davis, Tom Hanks, Madonna, and Lori Petty as members of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL). The film follows two sisters who join the league and struggle to help it succeed amidst their own growing rivalry. The term 'A League of Their Own' refers to the AAGPBL, which was founded in 1943 and disbanded in 1954.