Billie Jean King (née Moffitt; born November 22, 1943), also known as BJK, is an American former world No. 1 tennis player. King won 39 Grand Slam titles: 12 in singles, 16 in women's …

May 17, 2025 · Billie Jean King (born November 22, 1943, Long Beach, California, U.S.) is an American tennis player whose influence and playing style elevated the status of women’s …

A champion on the court, a crusader for social justice and women’s equality in sports, and a visionary whose legacy is ever-evolving, Billie Jean King has secured her place in history.

Billie Jean retired from playing professional tennis in 1983 with an astonishing 39 Grand Slam titles, including a record 20 Wimbledon Championships. She has stayed active in the tennis …

Jun 21, 2024 · American tennis great Billie Jean King broke down barriers by pushing for equal prize money for women and becoming one of the first well-known openly gay athletes.

Nov 9, 2009 · Women’s tennis great Billie Jean King was born in California in 1943. The first female athlete to earn more than $100,000 in prize money in a single season, King was also …

Billie Jean King is a former American tennis player and one of the most influential figures in sports history. She won 39 Grand Slam titles, including 12 singles, 16 doubles, and 11 mixed doubles, …

One of the greatest tennis players of all time and a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient for her advocacy for women in sports and LGBTQ rights, Billie Jean King won 39 Grand Slam titles in …

Sep 25, 2018 · In 1974, King founded the Women’s Sports Foundation and co-founded World TeamTennis, the revolutionary professional tennis league. She defeated Bobby Riggs in one …

Nov 7, 2024 · Beyond her athletic achievements, Billie Jean King has been a relentless advocate for gender equality and social justice. In 1971, she co-founded the Women’s Tennis …