Ann Meyers Signs with the Pacers: Breaking Barriers in Pro Basketball
Published: September 4, 2026
Duration: 7:21
Join us on Daily Sports History as we explore Ann Meyers' groundbreaking signing with the Indiana Pacers in 1979, becoming the first woman to sign a contract with an NBA team. Learn about her trailblazing career, the challenges she faced, and how her historic achievement opened doors for women in professional sports.
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