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In a league of her own celebrating female firsts in the world of sports

"In A League of Her Own shares the inspiring stories of nineteen groundbreaking women in the world of sports. Using exclusive interviews and her own unique lens, former NBA scout and NFL cheerleader Bonnie-Jill Laflin captures the remarkable life journeys of these iconic women whose bravery and...

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Main Author: Laflin, Bonnie-Jill (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2024]
Subjects:
Women athletes > Biography.
Women athletes > History.
Sports for women > History.
Summary: "In A League of Her Own shares the inspiring stories of nineteen groundbreaking women in the world of sports. Using exclusive interviews and her own unique lens, former NBA scout and NFL cheerleader Bonnie-Jill Laflin captures the remarkable life journeys of these iconic women whose bravery and hard work have changed the face of sports and culture"--
Item Description: Includes index.
Physical Description: ix, 266 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
ISBN: 9781538171523
153817152X
Author Notes: Bonnie-Jill Laflin is the first and only female NBA scout, holding the front office position with the Los Angeles Lakers. She also cheered on a professional level for three teams in two sports. Laflin is the first female to be awarded six championship rings in two professional sports, earning a Super Bowl ring during her time cheering for the San Francisco 49ers and five NBA championship rings as an executive for the Lakers. Laflin is a sports reporter and host who has worked with CBS, ESPN, NBC Sports, NFL Films, Sirius XM, and BBC. Beyond her professional ventures, Laflin serves as a philanthropist for animal welfare and the nation's veterans, founding the non-profit Hounds and Heroes.

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