Cardte Lee Hicks:  

Life Cardte Hicks is a former professional women’s basketball star and founder of the non-profit Legends: Kids First. Founded in 1997, this organization provides services for children and youth and programs offering valuable life skills such as teamwork, sportsmanship and communication. Cardte stresses the importance of a good education and encourages young people to stay in school and focus on their schoolwork. She also invites successful athletes to speak to the young people. The daughter of a preacher and one of seven siblings, Cardte rose from humble beginnings in San Pedro, California. Her love of basketball began at a young age as she played on a team with her brothers. Even as a child, Cardte dreamed of playing professionally and later fulfilled that dream playing in Europe from 1977 – 80. Returning to the states in 1980, she joined the San Francisco Pioneers WBL professional women’s league.. In 1984 the WBL discontinued operations. At that time, Cardte ...Expand for more