Marian Washington


Year Inducted

1979

Career Field

Athletics

Highlights

  • Posted a 560-363 ledger in 31 seasons as the women's basketball coach at the University of Kansas
  • First African American woman to play on a United States national team
  • First African American woman to coach a United States international team
  • Served as the first and only Athletics Director for Women’s Athletics at the University of Kansas (1974-79)