Ann Meyers

Ann Elizabeth Meyers (born March 26, 1955) is a distinguished figure in the history of women's basketball. A standout player in college, the Olympics, international tournaments, and the professional levels, she is one of the most talented women to ever have played the game. Meyers was born in San Diego, California.

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March 26 - 1955 - Basketball - Olympics - San Diego, California

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Meyers was the first player to be part of the U.S. National team while still in high school. She was also the first woman to sign a contract with a National Basketball Association team, the Indiana Pacers.

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U.S. National team - High school - National Basketball Association - Indiana Pacers

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On May 10, 1993, she was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, located in Springfield, Massachusetts.

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May 10 - 1993 - Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame - Springfield, Massachusetts

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In 1986, she married former Los Angeles Dodger Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Don Drysdale, and took the name Ann Meyers-Drysdale. It was the first time that a married couple were members of their respective sports' Halls of Fame. She was widowed on July 3, 1993 when Don died of a heart attack in Montreal, Canada, and she later changed back to her maiden name.

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1986 - Los Angeles Dodger - Baseball Hall of Fame - Don Drysdale - Halls of Fame - July 3 - 1993 - Montreal, Canada - Maiden name

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Meyers is currently a network television sports analyst for ESPN, CBS, and NBC.

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ESPN - CBS - NBC

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