New podcast Ep. w/ Sue Wicks, 1st active WNBA player to come out publicly in 2002

Mar 19 (edited) • Interviews

Hi Syndicate! I thought this episode might be of interest. Sue is an LGBTQ+ trailblazer with an impressive roster of sports accomplishments (more below). Beyond that, she's a gentle soul who thinks and cares deeply - and also has a great sense of humor. The episode includes her memories about coming out in a highly-public way at a time when sexual orientation was rarely discussed...the backlash she did/didn't receive and from whom...and the progress she's seen since. Plus more, of course :) . If you do listen, I hope you enjoy.

More about Sue's accomplishments:

• All-time leading scorer and rebounder in Rutgers basketball history – men’s or women’s

• NY Liberty team leader from the WNBA’s inaugural 1997 season through 2002, where she was an All-Star and reached the Finals four times

• Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013

• LGBTQ Hall of Fame Inductee Class of ’26

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