Red Hot RED HEADS.

Autor: West, Diana
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Zdroj: Missouri Life; Oct2024, Vol. 51 Issue 7, p46-49, 4p, 6 Color Photographs
Abstrakt: The article from Missouri Life magazine highlights the groundbreaking story of the All American Red Heads, a professional women's basketball team that challenged stereotypes and entertained audiences across the United States. Founded in 1936 by C. M. "Ole" Olson, the team combined basketball and beauty to combat negative perceptions of women in sports. The Red Heads traveled extensively, playing over 200 games a season and winning the hearts of spectators with their skillful play and entertaining halftime shows. Despite facing challenges and traveling in cramped conditions, the Red Heads paved the way for greater opportunities for women in sports and were honored with inductions into multiple sports halls of fame. [Extracted from the article]
Databáze: Complementary Index