Lillian Copeland was born on November 25, 1904, in New York City.
Lillian Copeland was born on November 25, 1904, in New York City to Polish-Jewish immigrant parents. Her early years were characterized by a supportive family environment that valued hard work and education. Little did anyone know at the time, but this baby girl would grow up to become a pioneering force in women's athletics, blazing trails and breaking barriers in a world that offered limited opportunities for female athletes.