Rebellion of the Original 9
The Battle of the Sexes
Championing Title IX and equal sports
A legacy of inclusion and equality
In 1984, Billie Jean King became the first woman to coach a professional team in which co-ed league?
What unique court design feature did World TeamTennis introduce to make the sport more modern?
What was the name of the professional co-ed team that Billie Jean King coached in 1984?
Which U.S. President signed Title IX into law in 1972, which King heavily championed?
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We fought for the law and we claimed the court, now the game is equal for us all!
Which landmark 1972 U.S. civil rights law did Billie Jean King lobby for to ensure equal funding in school sports?
What foundation did Billie Jean King establish in 1974 to advance athletic opportunities for girls?
Coaching history: In 1984, Billie Jean King became the first woman to coach a professional co-ed team, the Philadelphia Freedoms.
A federal civil rights law in the United States that prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity receiving federal funding. In 1972, Billie Jean King campaigned on Capitol Hill to advocate for the landmark legislation's passage.