On this day in history, September 20, 1973, tennis star Billie Jean King wins 'Battle of the Sexes' in Houston

Tennis star Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs in the so-called "Battle of the Sexes" on Sept. 20, 1973, in an event that helped elevate the profile of female athletes.
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Today in Sports History: September 20

Billie Jean King Made Sports History at the Battle of the Sexes

Remembering History: Billie Jean King ushers in new era of women's

Billie Jean won for all women

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50 years after Billie Jean King won 'Battle of the Sexes

50 years after Billie Jean King won 'Battle of the Sexes

September 20, 1973: Billie Jean King Defeated Bobby Riggs in the

20th September 1973: Billie Jean King defeats Bobby Riggs in the

The “Battle of the Sexes” Sparked 50 Years of Sports Progress

Remembering 'Battle of the Sexes' at the Astrodome