Caitlin Clark Joins Star-Studded Club With Taylor Swift as 72-Year-Old Legacy Makes Room for Fever Star
Rookie of the Year. TIME Magazine’s Athlete of the Year. NCAA’s all-time leading scorer. Forbes’ 30 Under 30. One of the top 100 most powerful women in the world, as per Forbes. Caitlin Clark’s rise has been nothing short of meteoric, a story written in record-breaking performances and game-changing moments. And now, she finds herself in yet another elite club—one that includes music icons like Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, and Olivia Rodrigo.
According to a recent post on X by the account Claire: Caitlin Clark Style, “Caitlin Clark joins Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and Olivia Rodrigo in the small group to have Mad Libs: For The Fans books. The Caitlin Clark Edition will release on November 4.” The book, written by Katie Fehrenbaker, is set to bring Clark’s influence beyond the court and into the hands of her fans in a new, interactive way.
Mad Libs, a word game invented in 1953 by Roger Price and Leonard Stern, has been a staple of pop culture for over 70 years. It has featured some of the biggest names in entertainment, and now, Clark is the latest to be immortalized. Her edition, Mad Libs: For the Fans: Caitlin Clark Edition, will contain 21 fill-in-the-blank stories about being a fan of Clark, women’s basketball, and other sports. As the book’s description reads: “She shoots, she VERB! With 21 ‘fill-in-the-blank’ stories about being a fan of Caitlin Clark, women’s basketball, and other sports, you can play alone, in a group, or in a 50,000-seat arena.”
Clark’s addition to the Mad Libs legacy isn’t just another accolade; it’s a reflection of the cultural shift she’s driving. Women’s basketball has long fought for mainstream recognition, and Clark’s impact extends far beyond the numbers she puts up on the court.
Caitlin Clark claims the spotlight but never forgets the Icons who lit the way
However, Clark also acknowledges the forces that paved the way for her. Even as she carves out her own legacy, she never fails to pay homage to Diana Taurasi, the WNBA’s current GOAT, who recently announced her retirement.
Clark spoke about Taurasi in an interview posted on Nike Basketball’s Instagram page on February 23. When asked about her favorite matchup among other Nike hoopers during her rookie season, she didn’t hesitate to give Taurasi her flowers.
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“You’re gonna get me in trouble,” Clark responded with a laugh. “Honestly, I’ll just say DT, because she’s such an icon in our sport and has been in the game for so long. You know, getting to share the court with her was pretty fun, and you just see her competitive spirit. Even though you’re not on her team, you can just feel it as a competitor.”
As news of Diana Taurasi’s retirement spread, Clark paid tribute to the icon. With a single, telling word – ‘Legend’ – Clark reposted ESPN’s Instagram announcement, cementing Taurasi’s enduring legacy.
Now, Clark’s focus shifts to the next chapter: bringing a championship to Indiana. The Fever have been active in reshaping their roster through the WNBA transfer window, adding experienced names like DeWanna Bonner (Connecticut), Jaelyn Brown (Dallas Wings), Sydney Colson (Las Vegas Aces), Sophie Cunningham (Phoenix Mercury), Natasha Howard (Dallas Wings), and Brianna Turner (Chicago Sky).
With a fresh supporting cast, Clark is looking to capture what eluded her in the NCAA—a championship. But with the WNBA more competitive than ever, her biggest test is only just beginning.
