Difference between revisions of "Billie Jean King"
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Former professional tennis player, won a total of 39 Grand Slam titles through out her career. Member, International Tennis Hall of Fame . Time magazine 'Person of the Year' 1975, and she was the first woman and first tennis player to be named magazine's Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year (1972) . Partner is [[Ilana Kloss]]. Notable for beating Bobby Riggs in the battle of the sexes which became a lightening rod for starting the women's professional tennis movement. Recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, 2009. | Former professional tennis player, won a total of 39 Grand Slam titles through out her career. Member, International Tennis Hall of Fame . Time magazine 'Person of the Year' 1975, and she was the first woman and first tennis player to be named magazine's Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year (1972) . Partner is [[Ilana Kloss]]. Notable for beating Bobby Riggs in the battle of the sexes which became a lightening rod for starting the women's professional tennis movement. Recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, 2009. | ||
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* http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/episodes/billie-jean-king/film-billie-jean-king/2637/ | * http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/episodes/billie-jean-king/film-billie-jean-king/2637/ | ||
* http://espn.go.com/sportscentury/features/00016060.html | * http://espn.go.com/sportscentury/features/00016060.html | ||
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Revision as of 16:45, 8 November 2014
Contents
Country
United States
Birth - Death
1943 -
Occupation
Sports
Notable Achievements
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Wimbledon Champion
National Champion
Description
Former professional tennis player, won a total of 39 Grand Slam titles through out her career. Member, International Tennis Hall of Fame . Time magazine 'Person of the Year' 1975, and she was the first woman and first tennis player to be named magazine's Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year (1972) . Partner is Ilana Kloss. Notable for beating Bobby Riggs in the battle of the sexes which became a lightening rod for starting the women's professional tennis movement. Recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, 2009.
