Dr. Maeberta Bobb (2008) - Hall of Fame - Winthrop University Athletics

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Dr. Maeberta Bobb

Class

1963
Induction

2008
Sport(s)

Coach, Administrator

She graduated with a degree in physical education and health in 1963 before receiving a master’s degree from the University of Tennessee and the doctorate from the University of Georgia. She has been an advocate for women’s athletics for her entire adult life. She began her career in collegiate athletics as Director of Women’s Intramurals at the University of Tennessee. She then entered the coaching profession where she had three winning seasons at Coker College in field hockey, volleyball and basketball. She served as Winthrop’s field hockey coach from 1972-77 where she won 64 percent of her games. In 1975-76, she coached the Winthrop women’s basketball team to a 16-8 record. In addition to her coaching experience, Bobb was a leader in the development of women’s athletics and served as president of the South Carolina Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women from 1971-75.

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