Chicago Hustle
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The Chicago Hustle was a member of the WBL (Women's Basketball League) from 1978-1981. Its radio broadcaster was Les Grobstein
The Hustle played in all three WBL seasons and led the League in attendance each year. In their first season, they tied Iowa for the Midwest Division Title, but the Cornets had Home Court advantage for the Playoffs and won the series 2 games to one. Rita Easterling was the WBL MVP that first year and led the League in Assists. Debbie Waddy-Rossow (cousin of Los Angeles Rams Wide Receiver Billy Waddy) was the league's Leaging scorer.
In the second year, Chicago missed the Playoffs. Coach Doug Bruno left to become an Assistant to Gene Sullivan for Loyola of Chicago's men's team and is now the DePaul women's Coach.
In the third year and final year, they added Inge Nissen from Old Dominion University and veteran Donna Geils (now Orender) who is now the WNBA President.
The WBL disbanded in 1981 because of financial problems throughout the league.
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