Tami Maida Explained

Tami Maida was the groundbreaking junior varsity quarterback at Philomath High School in Philomath, Oregon.[1] In 1981, she became the first known quarterback to also become homecoming princess.[2] After a year at Philomath, she and her family moved back to their hometown of Prince George, British Columbia.[3]

Her story was the basis of the CBS movie Quarterback Princess, with Helen Hunt as Maida.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Baum. Bob. She's a princess and a quarterback. January 13, 2011. Anchorage Daily News. November 10, 1981.
  2. News: Associated Press. Homecoming queen is the quarterback. January 13, 2011. Lewiston Morning Tribune. November 10, 1981.
  3. News: Baum. Bob. Girl starts sisters along path. January 13, 2011. The Spokesman-Review. September 25, 1982.
  4. News: Quarterback Tami comes home. January 13, 2011. The Sun. June 9, 1984.

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