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Connie Claussen and Nebraska Women's Athletics

Hear how Connie Claussen helped start the Softball College World Series as well as her work to bring women's college athletics to the fore.

Special thanks to Phyllis Choat and Robyn Carter, volunteers with the Douglas County Historical Society. Pictures used with permission from UNO.

David first started broadcasting at his hometown radio station in Holdrege, Nebraska while still in high school. He went on to earn journalism and law degrees from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, served as an officer in the U.S. Army, and has worked for radio and television stations across the United States. He is a big advocate for community media and loves being a part of the local fabric of NPR. He also has a cat, Pickles.