With chatter of The City possibly getting a WNBA expansion team and this year marking 50 years of Title IX, here's a look at teams that have left their mark on the Bay Area and in sports.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of President Richard Nixon signing the Education Amendments Act of 1972, which included Title IX, into law.
"Machine Gun" Molly Bolin, one of the league's top scorers and promoters, joined the team midway through their second season. However, the team missed the playoffs with a paltry 14-22 win-loss record.Bay Area CyberRays The Bay Area CyberRays, based in San Jose, were an inaugural member. Their roster boasted World Cup wonders, such as Brandi Chastain, Tisha Venturini and LaKeysia Beene.
After failing to qualify for the playoffs in 2009, the club marched to a first place finish the following year and advanced to the championship game.
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