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Remembering History: Billie Jean King ushers in new era of women's equality with 1973 'The Battle of the Sexes' victory
A Mighty Girl - Today in Mighty Girl history, tennis legend Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in three straight sets to win the famous “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match in
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Tennis player Billie Jean King pictured at the Women's Tennis Association meeting held at the Gloucester Hotel. 21st June 1973 Stock Photo - Alamy
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