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, Tennis Hall of Fame . | + | 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. 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. |
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| + | * http://www.biography.com/people/billie-jean-king-9364876 | ||
| + | * http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/episodes/billie-jean-king/film-billie-jean-king/2637/ | ||
| + | * http://espn.go.com/sportscentury/features/00016060.html | ||
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Revision as of 15:37, 4 October 2013
Contents
Country
United States
Birth - Death
1943 -
Occupation
Sports
Notable Achievements
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. 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.
