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The first woman to play in an American football game15.8.1970
Wikipedia (02 Aug 2013, 08:09)
Palinkas's first day of play was August 15, 1970, against the Bridgeport Jets, in front of twelve thousand fans. On her first play, Palinkas (described as a petite and curvy 5 feet 8 inches, 122 pounds with a BWH of 35-24-34) was attacked by Jets defenseman Wally Florence, who admittedly (and unsuccessfully) attempted to "break her neck" as punishment for what he perceived to be "making folly with a man's game." Palinkas went on to appear four more times: three consecutive successful extra point kicks, and a field goal attempt that was blocked.
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