Billie Jean King
By: Cece Hymes
Billie Jean King is a former world tennis player. She won 39 major titles. Did you know that Billie Jean King won the Battles of the Sexes tennis match against the 55 year old Bobby Riggs? Billie also is the founder of the Women’s Sports Foundation.
Billie Jean King inspired so many people she also has an action figure to share with the world. She is doing so much to inspire others. She has a library that she teamed up with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation and Dodgers.
Here is two of her quotes that stood out to me:
“After attending the T20 World Cup & watching the Aussies win in front of a crowd of 86,000,. It’s no surprise they are so beloved. When women’s sports are given media attention, sponsors, & marketing they deserve, they thrive.
“Don’t let anyone define you. You define yourself.
We definitely have to give her roses today. She is a sports icon and inspiration to the world.
What are some of your greatest moments of Billie Jean King?Make sure to follow me @Cece.Atl.
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