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Ducks Make the Grade in Women’s Professional Fastpitch

The NCAA notes in their TV ads that almost all college athletes go on to a career in something other than sports. But when a college athlete actually goes pro - even for a short time - it’s an impressive accomplishment. That’s why we’ve spent some time this summer reviewing former Ducks who have gone on to have professional careers in sport. They are a relative rarity, and doubly so if they are women. The lack of opportunities for women in professional sports is well known and has led to problems such as players having to pursue their career in what may be dangerous foreign lands.