Sunday, August 16, 2015

This Historic NFL Game Saw The First Female Coach And First Female Ref Come Together

Sarah Thomas and Jen Welter FTW.

Last night's preseason game between the Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs in Glendale, Arizona, was preceded by a special moment in history.

Last night's preseason game between the Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs in Glendale, Arizona, was preceded by a special moment in history.

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Before the game began, the NFL's first ever female coach shook hands with the League's first woman to work as a full-time on-field official.

Before the game began, the NFL's first ever female coach shook hands with the League's first woman to work as a full-time on-field official.

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Dr. Jen Welter made headlines last month when she was hired by the Cardinals to work with their inside linebackers.

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Sarah Thomas, who was hired in April, isn't the first woman to officiate a game, according to ESPN, but last night marked her debut as the NFL's first full-time female employee.

Sarah Thomas, who was hired in April, isn't the first woman to officiate a game, according to ESPN, but last night marked her debut as the NFL's first full-time female employee.

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