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Who is Billie Jean King?
A visionary. An innovator. A champion. A legend. A pioneer. Billie Jean King is an American former World No. 1 professional tennis player. King won 39 Grand Slam titles: 12 in singles, 16 in women's doubles, and 11 in mixed doubles. She often represented the United States in the Federation Cup and the Wightman Cup.
She was denied a tennis scholarship because of her gender. She attended Los Angeles State College for three years and there she met future husband Larry King, whom she married in 1965. It was here that Billie Jean’s eyes began to open up to the inequalities faced by women in society.
She was the first woman to be named “Sportsperson of the Year” by Sports Illustrated. In 1972, Billie Jean was named Sports Illustrated ‘Sportsperson of the Year’, the first woman to be honored as such. In 1974, she created the Women’s Sports Foundation, which aimed to provide opportunities for female participation in sport.
She is famous for winning a competition called the Battle of the Sexes against Bobby Riggs in 1973. This was one of the first tennis matches when a man played against a woman. Winning this match really helped her speak about sexism. She used tennis and the Battle of the Sexes to prove that women are as good at sports as men. She was important in tennis and helped the voice of women.
Billie Jean King Quotes Art Print
This illustrative art quote is from my “Badass Girls in History” series art prints.
Inspiration for female leaders everywhere from modern and historical role models
A minimalist illustration art print inspired by badass women in history.
Design: Original illustrated portrait of Billie Jean King with a quote which says:
“Champions keep playing until they get it right."
Size: A4 (297mm x 210mm)
Paper: Premium Archival Matte Paper | 189gsm
* Frame NOT included
