International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
ISSN: 2329-9096
Department of Human Performance and Sport Sciences (HPSS), Tennessee State University, Howard C. Gentry Athletic Complex, 3rd Floor, 3500 John A Merritt Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209, USA
Research Article
The Revolutionary Role of Women in Sports
Author(s): Maya Howard* and Jason Smith
Since 1938, women have been making trailblazing moves in the world of sports. Babe Zaharias was an Olympic gold medalist who set many world records and founded the Ladies Professional Golf Association. Toni Stone was the first of three women to play full-time professional baseball for the Indianapolis Clowns in the formerly all-male Negro leagues. She was also the first woman to be a regular on an American major-league professional baseball club. Ann Meyers, former basketball player turned sportscaster, excelled in competitions at all levels, including those of high school, college, the Olympics, international competitions, and the professional ranks. Meyers was the first player to represent the United States on the national team while still in high school. Teresa Phillips was one of the rare female sports directors at a school that sponsored football. She was also the head women'.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2329-9096.23.11.712