Shooting Stars
Synopsis
The Edmonton Grads women's basketball team won 502 games and lost only 20 from 1915 to 1940, dominating Canadian and world championships.
Synopsis
A group of young women in Edmonton, Alberta, formed the Grads basketball team in 1915. Over 25 years, they became a dominant force in women's sports. The Grads won over 96% of their games, securing Canadian championships from 1922 to 1940, North American championships from 1923 to 1940, and world championships from 1924 to 1940. "Shooting Stars," directed by Allan Stein, details their rise during a time when sports opportunities were limited for women and commemorates their lasting impact on athletics in Canada.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See how the Grads became a cultural phenomenon in the 1920s.
- Find out why they were called Canada's Wonder Team.
- Meet the women who broke barriers in sports.
Did You Know
- The Edmonton Grads won over 96% of their games during their history.
- The team held the world championship title for 16 consecutive years.
- Dr. James Naismith, the inventor of basketball, called them the finest team ever.
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What was the winning record of the grads basketball team?
The grads won over 96% of their games and held Canadian, North American, and world championships for 16 consecutive years.
When was the grads basketball team established?
The grads basketball team was established in 1915 by a group of young women who had just graduated from commercial high school.
Who called the grads the finest team ever to step out on a basketball floor?
Dr James Naismith, the inventor of the game of basketball, called the grads the finest team ever to step out on a basketball floor.
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