History Station: Bloomers to Shorts: Women Athletes at USC
The Women of Troy have a proud athletic heritage. One of the first activities embraced by women students at USC was tennis, and as of 1904, women had organized two basketball teams – a year before the university’s men became interested in the sport. By the mid-1930s, Trojan women were also competing in field hockey, golf, handball, indoor baseball, track and field, and volleyball. This station highlights the achievements of USC’s women athletes, ranging from the earliest days to the blossoming of women’s athletics as a full-fledged program under the leadership of Barbara Hedges in 1974 and beyond. Sponsors: Sigrid and Ralph (’57, DDS ’62, MS ’66) Allman (President, USC Alumni Association 1992-93; USC Trustee)