14 Facts About Carol Blazejowski

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Carol Ann Blazejowski was born on September 29,1956 and is an American retired professional women's basketball player and the former president and General Manager of the New York Liberty of the Women's National Basketball Association.

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Carol Blazejowski won the inaugural Wade Trophy as the nation's finest collegiate woman player in 1978.

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3.

Carol Blazejowski scored 40 or more points in each of her last three games, including the semifinal loss to eventual champion UCLA.

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4.

Carol Blazejowski often scored over 40 points in a game, and led the team to the semifinals both years, and once to a second-place finish.

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5.

Only an alternate on the 1976 Olympic team, Carol Blazejowski led the 1977 World University Games team in scoring and had 38 points in a losing effort against the Soviet Union.

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6.

Carol Blazejowski traveled to San Juan, Puerto Rico to take part in the 1979 Pan American Games.

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Carol Blazejowski was named to the team representing the US at the 1979 World University Games, held in Mexico City, Mexico.

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8.

Carol Blazejowski was named to the team representing the US at the William Jones Cup competition in Taipei, Taiwan.

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Carol Blazejowski was named to the team scheduled to represent the US at the 1980 Olympics, but the USA chose not to participate in the Olympics that year.

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In 1980, Carol Blazejowski became the highest-paid player in the Women's Pro Basketball League, signing a three-year contract for a reported $150,000 with the New Jersey Gems.

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11.

On February 22,2011, it was announced that Carol Blazejowski was hired as Associate Vice President for University Advancement at Montclair State University, rejoining her alma mater.

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In 1994, Carol Blazejowski was enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts, as well as, the National Polish American Sports Hall of Fame.

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13.

Carol Blazejowski is a hidden player in NBA Jam Tournament Edition, accessible via a cheat code.

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14.

Carol Blazejowski is a hidden player in NBA Jam Extreme.

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