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Billie Jean King is a former tennis champion who loves sports and fighting for equality. She’s really passionate about making sure women have the same rights as men, especially in athletics. In her free time, she enjoys reading and helping young athletes reach their goals.

#Star #Athlete #Humble

Biography.com/athletes/billie-jean-king

womenssportsfoundations.org/about/billie-jean-king/

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Billie Jean King was born on November 22, 1943, in Long Beach, California. She came from a working-class family and was very athletic. She first played softball but switched to tennis when she was 11 years old. Even back then, she knew she wanted to be the best.

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#HumbleBeginnings #FutureStar #YoungAthlete

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Billie grew up with supportive parents and a younger brother, Randy, who became a Major League Baseball player. Her family wasn’t rich, but they encouraged her dreams. Billie later married Larry King and they worked together on many projects.

#SupportiveFamily #Sibling #TennisAndBaseball

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Billie grew up with supportive parents and a younger brother, Randy, who became a Major League Baseball player. Her family wasn’t rich, but they encouraged her dreams. Billie later married Larry King and they worked together on many projects.

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Billie went to California State University, Los Angeles. She didn’t finish college because she started playing tennis professionally. Even though she left school early, she continued to learn through her activism and life experiences.

#CollegeAthlete #AlwaysLearning #LifeLessons

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Billie won 39 Grand Slam titles, including 12 singles, 16 doubles, and 11 mixed doubles. She was the world’s No. 1 female tennis player in the 1960s and 70s. Her biggest moment was defeating Bobby Riggs in the 1973 “Battle of the Sexes” match.

#TennisChampion #Wimbledon #BattleOfTheSexes

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In 1973, Billie beat Bobby Riggs, a former male tennis champion who said women’s tennis was a joke. Her win proved women could compete and deserved respect. It became a major moment in sports history and women's rights.

#VictoryForWomen #BattleWon #RespectWomen

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Billie founded the Women’s Sports Foundation in 1974. It helps girls and women play sports and fight for equal rights. She also pushed for equal pay in tennis, making a huge difference for future athletes.

#EqualPay #WomenInSports #MakingChange

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Billie’s influence goes beyond tennis. She inspired female athletes to stand up for equality and use their voice. Many athletes today say she helped open doors for them, both on and off the court.

#Inspiration #Proud #RoleModel

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The USTA named its main stadium after Billie Jean King. She is remembered as one of the greatest athletes and leaders in history. Her legacy lives on through the changes she made in sports and society.