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.

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

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Michelle Obama thanks Billie Jean King for fighting for equality

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

Billie Jean King: A champion for tennis and women's rights