On 50th anniversary of Billie Jean King's 'Battle of the Sexes' victory, a push to honor her in Congress

On the 50th anniversary of that match against Bobby Riggs — still the most-watched in tennis history — King moved toward becoming the first female individual athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.

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Battle of the Sexes' 50th anniversary: Push to honor Billie Jean King in Congress

On 50th anniversary of Billie Jean King's 'Battle of the Sexes' win, a push to honor her in Congress - New Delhi Times - India's Only International Newspaper - Empowering Global Vision

On 50th anniversary of Billie Jean King's 'Battle of the Sexes' win, a push to honor her in Congress

Billie Jean King discusses 50th anniversary of Battle of the Sexes

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On 50th anniversary of Billie Jean King's 'Battle of the Sexes' win, a push to honor her in Congress

On 50th anniversary of Billie Jean King's 'Battle of the Sexes' win, a push to honor her in Congress

On 50th anniversary of Billie Jean King's 'Battle of the Sexes' win, a push to honor her in Congress