Lesley Visser

About the Author

Lesley Visser is a trailblazing sports journalist whose career spans over four decades, marked by groundbreaking achievements and an unwavering commitment to excellence in broadcasting. As one of the first women to cover the NFL and NBA, she shattered glass ceilings in a male-dominated field, earning her a place in the Basketball Hall of Fame and the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame. Visser's memoir, Sometimes You Have to Cross When It Says Don't Walk: A Memoir of Breaking Barriers, chronicles her journey from a young reporter facing skepticism to a respected voice in sports media, offering insights into resilience, perseverance, and the power of determination. Her work has inspired generations of women to pursue their passions unapologetically, blending personal anecdotes with professional triumphs to highlight the barriers she overcame.