Chapter 1
Rebellion of the Original 9
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Chapter 2
The Battle of the Sexes
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Chapter 3
Championing Title IX and equal sports
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Chapter 4
A legacy of inclusion and equality
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The legacy of Billie Jean King
Ch 2 · The Battle of the Sexes
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Ninety million watching under the dome / And with one serve she changed the game!
Fun Fact
A sweet greeting: Bobby Riggs presented Billie Jean King with a giant Sugar Daddy lollipop right before their historic 1973 match began.
Glossary
chauvinism (noun)
An attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex. Billie Jean King defeated self-proclaimed chauvinist Bobby Riggs during their historic 1973 tennis match.
An attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex. Billie Jean King defeated self-proclaimed chauvinist Bobby Riggs during their historic 1973 tennis match.
Quiz
Approximately how many people worldwide watched the 'Battle of the Sexes' on television?
Quiz
Which female tennis champion had Bobby Riggs defeated earlier in 1973 before facing King?