<p>She was a very good player and she wanted to play with the best, but ultimately, <a href="https://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/ann-meyers/">Ann Meyers</a>' heart and determination were bigger than her stature. Still, she made history when he tried out for the Indiana Pacers NBA team and inspired an entire generation of female players who had game.</p>

She was a very good player and she wanted to play with the best, but ultimately, Ann Meyers' heart and determination were bigger than her stature. Still, she made history when he tried out for the Indiana Pacers NBA team and inspired an entire generation of female players who had game.

<p>She was a very good player and she wanted to play with the best, but ultimately, <a href="https://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/ann-meyers/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ann Meyers</a>' heart and determination were bigger than her stature. Still, she made history when he tried out for the Indiana Pacers NBA team and inspired an entire generation of female players who had game.</p>

September 13, 1979: Ann Meyers becomes first woman to tryout for the NBA

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September 13, 1979: Ann Meyers becomes first woman to tryout for the NBA

September 13, 1979: Ann Meyers becomes first woman to tryout for the NBA