The New York Liberties were one of six teams in the Major League Volleyball franchise. The league began in 1987 and ended short of completing a full season in 1989. Players consisted of former collegiate All Americans and Olympians.
The team played at Hofstra University and the Westchester County Center. [1]
The Liberties placed 3rd in 1987 and 4th in 1988.
The Liberties were led by legend and Hall of Fame player/coach Mary Jo Peppler who was the setter in 1987 and for most of 1988 except in a few matches in which former Olympian and later beach player/partner Karolyn Kirby filled in.
Players for this team were: Jo Ellen Vrazel (RS)(88–89); April Chappel (OH) (1987); Sandy Aughinbaugh (OH) (87–88); Karolyn Kirby (OH) (replaced Chappel in 1987–88); Wendy Stevenson S/Def. Specialist)(87–88); Laura Smith (MB); Ellen Crandal Orner (MB)(1988); Ellen Bugalski (MB)(1987); Nina Mathies (1988); Lira Vance (1988);