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Inaugural Ballers

The True Story of the First US Women's Olympic Basketball Team

by Andrew Maraniss
Nicole Lewis
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Strong Inside comes the inspirational true story of the birth of women’s Olympic basketball at the 1976 Summer Games and the ragtag team that put US women’s basketball on the map. Perfect for fans of Steve Sheinkin and Daniel James Brown.
A League of Their Own meets Miracle in the inspirational true story of the first US Women’s Olympic Basketball team and their unlikely rise to the top.
 
Twenty years before women’s soccer became an Olympic sport and two decades before the formation of the WNBA, the ’76 US women’s basketball team laid the foundation for the incredible rise of women’s sports in America at the youth, collegiate, Olympic, and professional levels.
 
Though they were unknowns from small schools such as Delta State, the University of Tennessee at Martin and John F. Kennedy College of Wahoo, Nebraska, at the time of the ’76 Olympics, the American team included a roster of players who would go on to become some of the most legendary figures in the history of basketball. From Pat Head, Nancy Lieberman, Ann Meyers, Lusia Harris, coach Billie Moore, and beyond—these women took on the world and proved everyone wrong.  
 
Packed with thoroughly researched details about the beginnings of US women’s basketball, Inaugural Ballers is the fascinating story of the women who paved the way for girls everywhere.

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  • Release date

    September 13, 2022

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9780593630976
      • File size: 206288 KB
      • Duration: 07:09:45

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Lexile® Measure: 1240
    • Text Difficulty: 9-12

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Nicole Lewis's absorbing narration of the U.S. Women's Basketball team's path to the 1976 Olympics in Montreal creates a courtside experience for listeners. Led by coach Billie Moore, the underdog American team, who would go on to illustrious playing and coaching careers, vied for a medal and a chance to grow their sport. Lewis's light characterizations of quoted players and coaches, including Pat Head and Lusia Harris, reflect their tenacity and passion on and off the court. Despite the pervasive sexism and racism of the time, the legacy of these trailblazing ballers continues through the WNBA and expanded youth basketball programs of today. Maraniss's narrative nonfiction combined with Lewis's vibrant performance creates a compelling production for teen and adult sports fans alike. J.R.T. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine

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  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:1240
  • Text Difficulty:9-12

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