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.

EDUCATION

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.

EMPOWERMENT

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.

OUR CAMPAIGNS

HELP US TO IMPACT THE LIVES OF THE YOUTH

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).

OUR MISSION 
STATEMENT

The mission of the organization is to promote the historic and social relevance of the WBL to inspire future generations to break through barriers, realize their potential, and become leaders for positive change. 

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Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and help fund our mission.

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NEWS, EVENTS & MORE

LOB, Inc. wants to thank the Dallas Wings … Greg Bibb, Amber Cox, Nancy Lieberman, Hannah Nelson, and Jasmine Thomas for honoring the history of the WBL and the WNBA. In our […]
Legends of the Ball, Inc. Officers Honored as WBL Trailblazers by Phoenix Mercury On an unforgettable night in Phoenix, Legends of the Ball, Inc. (LOB) officers Liz McQuitter, Molly Kazmer, Adrian Newell, […]
Wilson/LOB, Inc. Collaboration In a collaboration with Wilson, Legends of the Ball, Inc. provided balls to youth in four states. We are happy to give back to the communities we serve in […]

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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. 

SPEAK THEIR NAMES

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.