Today’s sports blog recounts the 1972 ground breaking law known as Title IX that changed the landscape of women’s sports in our country. On June 23, 1972 former President Richard M. Nixon signed into law the landmark civil rights legislation … Continue reading
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Todays’ #TBT sports blog remembers the greatest American women’s soccer player ever, Mariel Margaret “Mia” Hamm She also kicks off my book at #10 in Favorite Female Athletes. FIFA named Hamm one of the top 125 international football (soccer) players … Continue reading
During the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, it’s only fitting that today’s #TBT sports blog features one of the sport’s best players ever. Arguably the greatest female soccer player ever, Mariel Margaret “Mia” Hamm was named one of FIFA’s top … Continue reading
“When Mia Hamm touches the ball, you just hold your breath.” ~ Anson Dorrance Mia Hamm’s college coach, Anson Dorrance, spoke these words when describing his former star player. Perhaps the greatest female soccer player ever, Mariel Margaret “Mia” Hamm’s … Continue reading