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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. King was a member of the victorious United States team in seven Federation Cups and nine Wightman Cups. For three years, she ...

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

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   May 17, 2024 · Billie Jean King (born November 22, 1943, Long Beach, California, U.S.) is an American tennis player whose influence and playing style elevated the status of women’s professional tennis beginning in the late 1960s. In her career, she won 39 major titles, competing in both singles and doubles.

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

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   Learn about the life and legacy of Billie Jean King, a visionary, pioneer, and legend in tennis and social justice. Explore her achievements, foundation, autobiography, and latest news on her official website.

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6. www.biography.com › athletes › billie-jean-kingBillie Jean King - Movie, Quotes & Career - Biography

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   Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and achievements of Billie Jean King, the American tennis legend who broke barriers for women's sports and LGBT rights. Discover her major titles, the \"Battle of the Sexes\" match, her equal pay activism and her personal relationships.

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

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   One of the greatest tennis players of all time and a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient for her advocacy for women in sports and LGBTQ rights, Billie Jean King won 39 Grand Slam titles in her tennis career and led the fight for equal pay in tennis.

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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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   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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   When did Billie Jean King become famous?

   • To these accomplishments, she added her first U.S. Open singles championship in 1967 and the Australian Open singles title the following year. In 1966, Billie Jean King achieved the goal she set for herself as a young girl when she was ranked #1 in the world in women’s tennis.

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   What does Billie Jean King want?

   • The more Billie Jean King talked about the past, the more animated she became about the future. King, the 79-year-old grand champion of tennis and gender equity, said she wanted to see more investment in women’s sports. More teams. More leagues. More women owners. More racial diversity, more data, more access and more opportunities.

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10. www.history.com › womens-history › billie-jean-kingBillie Jean King - HISTORY

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    Nov 9, 2009 · Learn about the life and career of Billie Jean King, the tennis legend who won 39 Grand Slam titles and fought for women's rights and equality. Find out how she beat Bobby Riggs in the \"Battle of the Sexes\" and became a gay rights activist.

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    Biography. Billie Jean Moffitt was born on November 22, 1943 in Long Beach, California to parents Bill, a firefighter, and Betty, a homemaker. The Moffitt family was athletic. Bill earned a tryout for an NBA team before becoming a firefighter and Betty was an accomplished swimmer.