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Marie Ferdinand-Harris: Miami Legend's Jersey Retired, Inspires Future

2/7/2026

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Marie Ferdinand-Harris, Miami Edison Senior High School alumna, had her jersey number 3 retired in a ceremony at the school.
She is a former WNBA All-Star and the first Haitian-American woman in the league.
She led her high school team to a national championship.
She earned a gold medal at the 2000 Olympics.
After retiring in 2011, she established a foundation to promote girls' education and empowerment through basketball.

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Marie Ferdinand-Harris, Miami Edison Senior High School alumna, had her jersey number 3 retired in a ceremony at the school.
She is a former WNBA All-Star and the first Haitian-American woman in the league.
She led her high school team to a national championship.
She earned a gold medal at the 2000 Olympics.
After retiring in 2011, she established a foundation to promote girls' education and empowerment through basketball.