Historical Relevance
The Women’s Professional Basketball League (WBL) was the 1st viable women’s professional basketball league in the U.S. and the 2nd longest running league (1978-1981) behind the WNBA.
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LOB, Inc. will provide scholarships to assist students striving for academic excellence; conduct athletic and leadership camps; and share our stories with students, funders, partners and the general public.
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Inspire future generations to dream big, work hard and maximize their infinite potential by sharing history, the challenges and ground breaking achievements of the WBL.
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Legends of the Ball, Inc. a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization provides scholarships to deserving female student-athletes to assist in their pursuits of higher education. All donations support the Scholarship Endowment Program and helps the organization to promote the historic relevance of the WBL (Women’s Professional Basketball League).
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WOMENS BASKETBALL LEAGUE (
The Women’s Professional Basketball League (WBL) was a professional women’s basketball league in the United States. The league played three seasons from the fall of 1978 to the spring of 1981. The league was the first professional women’s basketball league in the United States.
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The WBL league was the first professional women’s basketball league in the United States. The Eastern Division included the New Jersey Gems, New Orleans Pride, New York Stars, Philadelphia Fox, St. Louis Streak and Washington Metros. The Midwest Division included the Chicago Hustle, Iowa Cornets, Milwaukee Does and Minnesota Fillies. The Western Division included the California Dreams,Dallas Diamonds, Houston Angels and San Francisco Pioneers.