9/20/1973 - The Battle of the Sexes

In front of the largest television audience ever to watch a tennis match, Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in a contest billed as the "Battle of the Sexes." King's win was a hallmark victory

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Billie Jean King wins 1973 'Battle of the Sexes' tennis match

572 Bobby Riggs And Billie Jean King Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images

572 Bobby Riggs And Billie Jean King Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images

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The day Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in the famous “Battle of the Sexes” - Tennis Majors

Photos: When Billie Jean King won the 'Battle of the Sexes

The day Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in the famous “Battle of the Sexes” - Tennis Majors

Battle of the Sexes II, Billie Jean King in action vs Bobby Riggs - Old Photo 1

572 Bobby Riggs And Billie Jean King Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images

The Battle of the Sexes (1928 film) - Wikipedia

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

Fact vs. fiction in the movie Battle of the Sexes.