Molly Bolin - Wikipedia
"Machine Gun" Molly Bolin (born Monna Lea Van Benthuysen; [1] November 13, 1957) is an American former basketball player. Following a college career at Grand View University, she went on to star at the first women's professional basketball league in the United States, the Women's Professional Basketball League (WBL).
The Life And Career Of “Machine Gun” Molly Bolin - Basketball …
"Machine Gun" Molly Bolin was one of the greatest shooters in basketball history. She was the first woman signed to a professional contract by the Women's Professional Basketball League. Her story is among those profiled in ESPN's wonderful documentary "37 Words."
Iowa prep 'Machine Gun' Molly Bolin signed first women's pro …
Jan 10, 2020 · Molly Bolin, the girl who discovered basketball after baton twirling in fifth grade, became the first woman to sign a professional contract for a women’s basketball league based in the United ...
Before Caitlin Clark, Iowa’s Molly Bolin was the face of women’s ...
Apr 4, 2024 · Molly Bolin, also known as “Machine Gun Molly,” was the star of the Iowa Cornets, a team that played in both Des Moines and Cedar Rapids in 1979 and 1980.
Time Machine: Trailblazer Molly Bolin - The Gazette
Mar 12, 2024 · Molly Bolin, a tremendous Iowa basketball talent, tried repeatedly to play professional basketball in the 1970s and ’80s, but the sport failed to attract enough fans to keep the early...
Iowan Molly Bolin was first ever professional women's league …
Mar 2, 2024 · Molly Bolin was one of 12 girls graduating from Moravia High School. Despite having only three of the girls in her class being athletes, the team managed each year to get one win from the Iowa State Girls Basketball Tournament. Back in the 70s, it was the Sweet 16, only those 16 teams made it.
Bolin, Molly, 1957- | ArchivesSpace at the University of Iowa
In 1978 Bolin was the first player to sign with the Women's Basketball League (WBL) when she joined the Iowa Cornets, founded by George Nissen of Cedar Rapids. She became known as 'Machine Gun' Molly for her remarkable scoring records.
‘Machine Gun’ Molly starred among first U.S. pro women. Where’s …
Sep 9, 2022 · Legendary sharpshooter Molly Bolin was the ultimate pioneer. Monna Lea Van Venthuysen fell in love with basketball in her little home town in Iowa, where high school girls played a hybrid form...
Molly Bolin papers · Women in Sport - University of Iowa
In 1978 Bolin was the first player to sign with the Women's Basketball League (WBL) when she joined the Iowa Cornets, founded by George Nissen of Cedar Rapids. She became known as 'Machine Gun' Molly for her remarkable scoring records.
The Legend of Molly Bolin: Women's Pro Basketball Trailblazer
Apr 1, 2019 · She was the first player to sign a contract in the first women’s professional basketball league, paving the way for the WNBA. She set records for the most points in a season, in a game, and in a playoff game that still stand four decades later. Yet …
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