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On September 20, 1973 Billie Jean King played a tennis match against Bobby Riggs. The match was called "The Battle of the Sexes". The match was played in Texas at the Houston Astrodome. Riggs had publicly stated that women's tennis was inferior to men's tennis and that no women could beat him in tennis. The prize money for the match was $100,000 with the entire amount going to the winner. King easily defeated Riggs and became a hero in women's tennis.
On September 20, 1973 Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in a famous match that was called "The Battle of the Sexes".
She played the hapless 55 year old Bobby Riggs ...
And she cleaned the victim up!
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When did billie jean king die?
billie jean king is still ALIVE
Did Billie Jean King die?
billie jean king is still ALIVE
What is Billie Jean King's birthday?
Billie Jean King was born on November 22, 1943.
What is Billie jean king for?
Billie Jean King was famous for playing tennis at international level.
When is Billie Jean King's birthday?
Billie Jean King was born on November 22, 1943
What is Billie Jean King favorite color?
what is Billie Jean King favorite animal
Was Bobby Riggs limited to one serve and also had to cover the alleys in his match against Billie Jean King?
No.
Whom had billie jean king defeated in 1973 tennis match labeled 'battle of sexes'?
Bobby Riggs
Does Billie Jean King have children?
no
Before Bobby Riggs' famous loss to Billie Jean King who did he defeat in a Battle of the Sexes match?
Margaret Smith Court
What race is billie jean king?
She is white.
When was USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center created?
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center was created in 1978.
