Title IX was an officially signed into law by Richard Nixton. Stating that "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benifits if, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving Federl finacial assistance."
"Impending doom is around the corner if these regulations are implemented."
~ Walter byers, NCAA Executive Director, talking about Title IX rules, 1974
Long before the passage of Title IX in 1972, Montana’s female students–like the members of Butte’s Sacred Heart 1936 field ball championship team–were active in a variety of sports. Title IX, however, sought to ensure that girls would benefit from the same opportunities traditionally awarded to boys in athletics and other pursuits. MHS Photo Archive PAc 96-8 10
