Patty Broderick

Patty Broderick

Class of 2008

  • Began officiating in 1972, going on to a decades-long career, and continues today as coordinator of the Women's Basketball Officiating Consortium, spanning eight conferences
  • Officiated the Indiana High School State Finals (1982, 1983)
  • Was the first woman to officiate the Pan American Games (1987)
  • Became one of only two American officials — and the second female official ever — to work an Olympics, at the 1988 Games in Seoul
  • Was the inaugural winner of the Naismith Female Basketball Official of the Year Award (1988)
  • Received the CYO Volunteer Coaching Award (1989) and the St. John Bosco Award, the highest honor for contributions to the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) (1990)
  • Was commissioned as a Distinguished Hoosier by the Office of Indiana Governor Evan Bayh (Nov. 30, 1995)
  • Served as the WNBA's Director of Officials (2002-2004)
  • Served on the CYO's Board of Directors (2004-2007)
  • Has extensive officiating experience at the high school, college, international, and professional levels, including seven Final Fours, the inaugural WNBA All-Star Game (1999), six WNBA Championships, two ABL Finals, and three ABL All-Star Games

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