Mel Greenberg, then an Inquirer sportswriter, founded a poll that launched women's hoops into the national spotlight — and created a platform for the likes of UConn's Geno Auriemma.

Each Friday, Inquirer photo editors pick the best Philly sports images from the last seven days. This week, we’ll take ...

Mel Greenberg started the women's basketball poll 50 years ago at the Philadelphia Inquirer When Mel Greenberg's boss approached him a half century ago about starting the women's basketball poll, he ...

When Mel Greenberg's boss approached him a half century ago about starting the women's basketball poll, he balked. The Philadelphia Inquirer sports writer didn't think he'd be able to pull together ...

When Mel Greenberg’s boss approached him a half century ago about starting the women’s basketball poll, he balked. The Philadelphia Inquirer sports writer didn’t think he’d be able to pull together ...