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   Billie Jean King (née Moffitt; born November 22, 1943), also known as BJK, is an American former world No. 1 tennis player. King won 39 Grand Slam titles: 12 in singles, 16 in women's doubles, and 11 in mixed doubles .

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3. www.billiejeanking.comThe Official Website of Billie Jean King

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   With 39 Grand Slam titles to her name, including a record 20 titles at Wimbledon, Billie Jean King is one of the greatest tennis players of all time. She held the world #1 ranking in women’s tennis for six of the ten years from 1966 through 1975.

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5. www.britannica.com › biography › Billie-Jean-KingBillie Jean King | Biography, Titles, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jun 11, 2024 · Billie Jean King, American tennis player whose influence and playing style elevated the status of women’s professional tennis. In her career she won 39 major titles, competing in both singles and doubles. She was also known for defeating Bobby Riggs in a ‘Battle of the Sexes’ match in 1973.

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6. www.womenshistory.org › billie-jean-kingBillie Jean King - National Women's History Museum

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   Learn about the life and career of Billie Jean King, one of the greatest tennis players of all time and a champion of women's rights and LGBTQ rights. Discover how she won 39 Grand Slam titles, led the fight for equal pay, and defeated Bobby Riggs in the "Battle of the Sexes".

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   A six-time world number 1 ranking, 39 Grand Slam titles, a crusader for social justice and equality, and the founder of the WTA, Billie Jean King’s accomplishments are many.

8. www.wtatennis.com › news › 3791970As she marks her 80th birthday, the enduring legacy of Billie ...

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   Nov 22, 2023 · The tennis legend, who won 39 Grand Slam titles and fought for equal prize money, is celebrated for her impact on society and sports. She is one of the most influential feminists in American history, according to her peers and admirers.

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   Who is Billie Jean King married to?

   • In 2021, Billie Jean King was honored with the Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali Legacy Award. Following her divorce from Larry in 1987, Billie Jean found lasting love with Ilana Kloss. The couple resides in New York City. Billie Jean and Ilana remain close friends with Larry and his family.

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   Who is Billie Jean King?

   • Billie Jean King: Tennis Trailblazer. Minneapolis: Lerner Publications Co. p. 103. ISBN 0-8225-4959-X. ^ "Wimbledon Under the Weather". Time. July 12, 1982. Archived from the original on December 9, 2008. Retrieved July 4, 2011. ^ "Billie Jean King retained the $90,000 Edgbaston Women's Tennis..." UPI. June 12, 1983.

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   Why did Billie Jean King win a tennis match?

   • After Riggs sexist comments leading up to the match, King realized she had a lot more to win the match for then a trophy. “Billie Jean King was the rare athlete who brought together sport and feminism, and, in doing so, she put a human face on the ideals of liberal feminism” (Paule-Koba).

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   Who is Billie Jean?

   • The following year, Billie Jean went on to co-found the inclusive World TeamTennis co-ed circuit and started the Women’s Sports Foundation, dedicated to creating leaders by providing girls access to sports. While she was experiencing incredible success in her professional life, her personal life was about to come under national scrutiny.

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10. www.billiejeanking.com › biography › firsts-and-factsFacts About Billie Jean King | Billie Jean King

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    Discover her remarkable achievements, awards, and distinctions to understand how Billie Jean King earned her place in history. 1967-1972. 1967: Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year selection. 1971: First female athlete in any sport to earn more than $100,000 in prize money in a single season ($117,000).