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Allie Quigley announces ‘Irish Goodbye' retirement
The post Allie Quigley announces 'Irish Goodbye' retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints. Courtney Vandersloot and Allie Quigley were a match made in heaven for the Chicago Sky, on and off the court. Unfortunately, Vandersloot is out for the season due to a torn ACL she sustained last Saturday against the Indiana Fever. Advertisement On top of that, her better half Quigley's career has come to an end in a formal essay she wrote, per The Player's Tribune. Quigley's essay, entitled 'Irish Goodbye,' describes her pursuit of retirement as being in keeping with a particular cultural tradition. 'You know that phrase, 'Irish goodbye'? Where you're at a party or something, and you just kind of….. leave, quietly, without making a big thing of it?' she wrote. 'Well, I heard someone say recently that I pulled an Irish goodbye on the W. That made me laugh.' She hinted that after the 2021 Sky championship season, she was getting closer to retirement. Quigley took the 2023-2025 seasons off to prioritize motherhood. She and Vandersloot welcomed a baby girl named Jana Christine on April 8. In the essay, Quigley thanked everyone vital to her and instrumental in her career. She thanked her mother and her hometown of Joliet, Illinois, for being her foundation. Advertisement Furthermore, Quigley thanked Ann Meyers Drysdale, who brought her onto the Phoenix Mercury during her rookie season in 2008. She gave props to her Sky coaches, Pokey Chatman, Amber Stocks, and James Wade. Quigley then concluded by thanking the Sky organization, the fans, the WNBA, and certainly Vandersloot. She played 14 seasons in the WNBA with the Sky, Mercury, Seattle Storm, Indiana Fever, and San Antonio Silver Stars (now the Las Vegas Aces). However, her career blossomed when she was in Chicago. Allie Quigley's impact on the Chicago Sky Quigley joined the Sky in 2013. For ten seasons, she became one of their best shooters and scorers. At one point, Quigley was the all-time leading scorer in franchise history with 3,723 points. Advertisement A record that Vandersloot eclipsed against the Dallas Wings on May 29. Also, Quigley was a catalyst for the Sky's improbable title run in 2021. She averaged 13.2 points per game and made 45% of her three-point shot attempts. Undoubtedly, Quigley became a fan favorite in Chicago. She was heralded for her role as a leader and mentor. Related: Jeff Teague drops 'Dennis Rodman of the WNBA' Angel Reese take Related: Courtney Vandersloot's season-ending injury draws support from Angel Reese, WNBA players
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Sky announce Allie Quigley jersey retirement
The post Sky announce Allie Quigley jersey retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints. One day after Chicago Sky legend Allie Quigley announced her retirement, the organization followed up with a special day in her honor. Advertisement On July 9, the Sky will officially hoist Quigley's No. 14 jersey to the rafters at Wintrust Arena in their game against the Dallas Wings, per Rachel Galligan of Windsr. Quigley will become the Sky player to have their jersey retired. Quigley ceremoniously concluded a 14-year WNBA career with an essay entitled 'Irish Goodbye' in The Player's Tribune. She last played for the Sky in 2022 and played alongside her wife, Courtney Vandersloot. She took the new three seasons off as she and Vandersloot recently became parents to a baby girl, Jana Christine. In 2021, Quigley helped the Sky engineer an improbable title run, their first in a franchise series. During that series, Quigley averaged 18.0 points per game. She scored a team-high 26 points in the critical Game 4, which the Sky won 80-74 over the Phoenix Mercury. Advertisement Also, Quigley once held the all-time scoring record for the Sky with 3,723 points. A record that Vandersloot eclipsed on May 29 against the Dallas Wings. The second player to have her jersey retired will be Candace Parker on August 25 . The retirement ceremony is the culmination of a career crystallized in Chicago. Allie Quigley will forever be synonymous with the Sky. Besides the numbers and even the title, Quigley became a significant staple in Chicago basketball. She grew up in Joliet, Illinois, and later attended DePaul University. In the WNBA, Quigley played for several teams, including the Indiana Fever, Phoenix Mercury, San Antonio Silver Stars (now the Las Vegas Aces), and Seattle Storm. But it was with the Sky that she blossomed. Advertisement Quigley became a fan favorite. Her sharp shooting, playmaking, and leadership skills endeared her to teammates, opponents, and fans. For all she has done when the name Allie Quigley is mentioned, the Sky will first and foremost come to mind. Related: Angel Reese's teammate sticking up for her draws Giannis' attention Related: Sky's Angel Reese comes through with off-court assist for Holly Rowe
