There was a red head
You have red hair? Are you a girl? You can shoot and score a free throw from his knees? Would like to bounce a basketball between her ankles, legs and feet to return the ball in the air above his head, and through the ring? If the answer is yes, then you could of 1936-1986 were part of the first women's basketball team ruled.
Who are these women basketball players? L 'All American Red Heads barnstormed America gyms filled with wonder and amazement. Your bravery of the men's basketball NBA would be proud. They spent nights in almost every corner of America and beyond. They entertain the masses for 50 years, and now presented in the Tennessee Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville.
History of Women's Basketball
women's basketball back to the beginning, when it was invented by James Naismithin 1891. Only a year after Sendra Berenson, a woman, the gym teacher at Smith College adapted the rules and taught their students the game. Of course, it was a different cry. Women were not to throw the balls. Women were not even legal citizens! Women were considered the weaker sex and needed protection not working. After all women are required to have children, and the sport was harmful to the physiology of women. In addition, women have been trained to be a woman, andtake care of her husband.
The name
The All American Red Heads was founded in 1935 by a man named CM "Ole" Olson, a coach player, started the advertising agency and the people. Doyle, his wife owned a chain of beauty salons in Cassville, Missouri. 'The girls basketball was more popular in several young ladies, Mrs. Olson was very professional basketball player. They form a basketball team and was moderately successful.
Two of their playersof course, were red heads. One night in 1935, as a string, the rest of the team decided to dye his hair red. Can you guess what happened next. Yes, the Red team leaders was known. First, they were known as the Cassville Red Heads, and then took the name of the Missouri red heads. important players in the women's AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) for the team. Olson knew he was into something big. He informed the team of the All American Red Heads, and went to them our wayin 1936.
Requirements
Basketball playing well and with great ball handling skills of the first request was to try for the team. If one of the women do not read about natural hair, or had to wear a wig or dye her hair red. After all, this was the team's business card. She also contribute to make up, nice dress, and had a picture of a lady fascinating project.
Play Ball
Red Heads "Got Game" and was an immediate attraction. L 'The women traveled constantly with two teams, and sometimes three. Their popularity grew in the mid 40s. The red head enchants everyone with his skills and magic. Their games collected thousands of dollars for many charitable veteran of foreign wars, the Lions Club
the courtyard of the Red Heads Basketball exceeded everyone had seen someone. If you do not play a comic role, played basketball at its finest. Armed with a series of trick playswomen were delivered with the ball and shoot. These women have worked tirelessly to improve the game even with their natural talents and skills of basketball great. These women were special, and demonstrated.
Basketball was played straight quarter in every game for at least the first. Then the game was fun. Specific skills were found to show through in time for basketball, viewers are ready for one. Routinely, the red head and shot clearedraises, while on his knees. Often, the ball dribbled on his knees. Most shots were incredible. Faye Mason has the ball between your ankles, legs jumped and stepped back. The ball would fly high above his head, and often go to the rim. The heads were red most innovative women's basketball at all. Only the Harlem Globetrotters were comparable.
Records
The red ball heads splendor. Men have competed Semi-Proand amateur teams and won 80 percent of the time. From 1936-1973 he has never won fewer than 100 games a year. In 1953 he won 134 games. In 1972, winner of several team All American Red Heads 558 games and lost 84 games, and they were all against men's teams. Other Lorenzo scored 35 425 points, while playing with the team for 11 years. Since barnstorming from town to town, got the word that not only look good, but spectacular. The team would not have done ifplayed badly. Every city has reported that the city closest to the incredible teamwork.
Where are they now?
If you are tightening their red wigs, or flirt with the referees or opponents. But the contribution of the All American Red Heads is not forgotten. In 1986 their rule over, but their influence has dribbled his way into the history of basketball. In June 1999, All American Red Heads were in their honor with his solo exhibition at the Women's Basketball Hall Fame.
women's basketball became an Olympic sport in 1976. An attempt to establish a national professional league was made in 1978. But three seasons later died. Another successful attempt was made 1984th Call it lack of sponsorship, lack of advertising, who knows. But today we have the WNBA. When you watch the game today, pro-women, forget the fight and support the team. Remember that a group of women with red hair and kept women of the country barnstormedBasketball live in the 21st Century.
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