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# Billie Jean King

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Billie Jean King (born Billie Jean Moffitt on November 22, 1943 in Long Beach, California) is a former tennis player, whom is considered one of the greatest female tennis players and athletes. She won many championships during her career which started in1959 and ended in 1983. She was known for speaking out against sexism in sports and socitey. Her most famous match was in 1973 called "The Battle of the Sexes" between Bobby Riggs, a former champion from the 1930s and 1940s.

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