A league of their own.(women's professional basketball league)

The formation of the American Basketball League (ABL), the first women's professional league, is exciting for both players and fans. The players include Olympic gold medalists, college athletes, and even an attorney. It remains to be seen whether the ABL will have the same appeal as the NBA.

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Published in:Ebony 1997-02, Vol.52 (4), p.156
Main Author: Sims, Muriel L. Whetstone
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Athletes
Behavior
Innovations
Joyner-Kersee, Jackie
Lacy, Venus
Professional basketball
Sports franchises
Staley, Dawn
Women
Women basketball players
Women's basketball
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Summary:The formation of the American Basketball League (ABL), the first women's professional league, is exciting for both players and fans. The players include Olympic gold medalists, college athletes, and even an attorney. It remains to be seen whether the ABL will have the same appeal as the NBA.
ISSN:0012-9011