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“I Still Get Emotional”: With Michael Jordan Dominating Shoe Deals, Sheryl Swoopes Reminisces Her Nike “Honor”
2024/07/03 Report

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Trailblazing the Sneaker Industry

In the mid-90s, Sheryl Swoopes broke barriers as the first female basketball player to sign a signature shoe deal with Nike. Her iconic Nike Air Swoopes line debuted in 1995, marking a significant milestone for women in sports.


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Recently, Swoopes revisited this pivotal moment on PJ Tucker’s podcast, 'Sneaker Lounge'. "I still get emotional when I think about it," Swoopes confessed. "As a kid, I said I’m going to have my own shoe... It was a tremendous honor for me.

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