Magers, Rose (1960–)
Magers, Rose (1960–)
African-American volleyball player. Born June 25, 1960, in Big Spring, TX; attended University of Houston.
Won a team bronze medal at World championships (1982); at Los Angeles Olympics, won a silver medal in team competition (1984).
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