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First female athlete with her own Nike shoe. Three Olympic gold medals. First player signed to the WNBA. Three-time WNBA MVP.
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First female athlete with her own Nike shoe. Three Olympic gold medals. First player signed to the WNBA. Three-time WNBA MVP.
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