AthleteAmerican
Orlene Hawks
Women's basketball coach and player; women's sports pioneer
Biography
American former professional women's basketball player and coach known for her successful coaching career in women's collegiate basketball. She contributed significantly to the development of women's sports in America.
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Athlete
Nationality
American
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Orlene
Hebrew origin
“A vintage-styled feminine form combining the Hebrew 'or' (light) with the English suffix -ene, Orlene suggests 'light' or 'illumination' with mid-20th century Americana charm. The name has a retro quality that's gaining renewed appeal among parents seeking vintage femininity.”