Timeline: Nancy Lieberman

Mar 16, 1975

The Begining

In 1975 Nancy Leiberman was given one of the twelve coveted spots in the USA Women's National Basketball Team, and that catapulted her into the national spotlight.

Mar 16, 1976

Becoming a Star

A year later Nancy brought home a silver medal from the World Championship that took place in South America, and she brought home a gold medal from the Pan American Games that took place in Mexico. At the age of 18 years old she had acheived a silver medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montrial and to become the youngest player in olympic history.

Sep 1, 1976

Making a Statement 1976-1980

Nancy attended Old Domionion University on a full scholarship, where she led the Lady Monarchs to there two consecutive National Championships and won a WNIT Championship. Lieberman became the first ever, two time winner of the Wade Trophy. The Wade Trophy made her the player of the year in womens colledge basketball. Nancy was selected as the Broderick award winner for basketball as the top women's basketball player in America. She had also received three consecutive Kodac All-American honors.

Mar 16, 1981

Becoming a Professional

Nancy Lieberman began her professional career playing with the Dallas Dimonds of the Women's Professional Basketball League.

Mar 16, 1984

Championship Game

In 1984 Nancy led the Dallas Diamonds team to the WABA Championship and was named league leader MVP.

Mar 16, 1986

Only Women To Play in Men's Professional Sports League

Lieberman was is the only lady to play in men's professional sports league. Nancy played with the spring feild fame, USBL.

Mar 16, 1987

Different Team

Nancy Liebermen played with the Long Island Knights.

Mar 16, 1988

Big Opponents

Nancy Lieberman toured the world as a player on the Washington Generals, recognized as the biggest opponents of the Harlem Globetrotters.

Mar 16, 1996

Hall of Fame

During her amazing career "Lady Magic" recieved some awards including an induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Mar 16, 1997

Out of retirment

Lieberman came out of retirment and was drafted to the Phoenix Mercury at the age of 39 during the WNBA.

Mar 16, 1998

Coach

Nancy Lieberman was named general manager and head coach of the WNBA's Detroit Shock.

Mar 16, 1999

Many Inductions into the Hall of Fame

Lieberman was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, including being inducted into the Virginia Sport's Hall of Fame, Hampton Roads Hall of Fame, and to be the first women to be inducted into the New York City Hall of Fame.