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Billie Jean King — This Day in Women's History

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Billie Jean King

1943 – present

Tennis champion and gender-equality advocate best known for defeating Bobby Riggs in the 'Battle of the Sexes'.

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Sep201973
Sports
Wins the 'Battle of the Sexes'
Defeats Bobby Riggs in straight sets before 30,000 spectators in the Houston Astrodome.
WTA — Billie Jean King