Major League Volleyball was a women

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. It was established in 1987 and disbanded during its third season on March 20, 1989. The content, records, and player information were obtained from my collection of VCR recordings of the original ESPN broadcasts. Comentary on players is credited to MLV sports analyst and host Chris Marlowe.

To view brief video clips (screen shots) visit Butlersride on YouTube.

MLV Franchises

• Chicago Breeze (1987–1989)
• Dallas Belles
  Dallas Belles
  The Dallas Belles 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...
  
   (1987)/Arizona Blaze (1988)/ Portland Spikers (1989)
• Los Angeles Starlites
  Los Angeles Starlites
  The Los Angeles Starlites 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...
  
   (1987–1989)
• Minnesota Monarchs
  Minnesota Monarchs
  The Minnesota Monarchs were one of six Major League Volleyball franchises. The league began in 1987 and ended short of completing a full season in 1989....
  
   (1987–1989)
• New York Liberties
  New York Liberties
  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...
  
   (1987–1989)
• San Jose Golddiggers
  San Jose Golddiggers
  The San Jose Golddiggers were a professional women's team in Major League Volleyball from 1987-89. The team played its home matches at the San Jose Civic Auditorium ....
  
  (1987–1989)

Champions

• 1987 Los Angeles Starlites (3–2 vs San Jose Goldiggers)
• 1988 Los Angeles Starlites (3–0 vs San Jose Goldiggers)
• 1989 No Champion (Minnesota had the best record at time of disbanding.)