Arris, Lusia Mae (1955–)
Arris, Lusia Mae (1955–)
African-American basketball player. Name variations: Lucy Harris. Born Feb 10, 1955, in Minter City, Mississippi; m. George Steward.
Was a 3-time All-American at Delta State University (1975, 1976, 1977), averaging 25.9 points per game; was also Delta State's 1st black homecoming queen; at Montreal Olympics, won a team silver medal (1976); was 1st woman drafted by a men's professional basketball team. Won Broderick Award (1977) and Honda Broderick Cup.
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