Billie Jean King set to earn another honor with the Congressional …
Sep 18, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Billie Jean King will become the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania and Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey announced Tuesday that their bipartisan legislation had passed the House of Representatives and would be sent to President Joe Biden for his ...
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A champion on the court, a crusader for social justice and women’s equality in sports, and a visionary whose legacy is ever-evolving, Billie Jean King has secured her place in history.
Approaching 80, Billie Jean King is still ... - Associated Press News
Oct 12, 2023 · Billie Jean King is still globetrotting in support of more investment and equity in women’s sports. Her busy schedule is reminiscent of the summer of 1973, when a 29-year-old King established the WTA, won the Wimbledon triple crown in singles, doubles and mixed doubles, achieved equal pay at the U.S. Open and beat self-proclaimed chauvinist ...
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AP: Billie Jean King named grand marshal for the 136th Rose Parade on Jan. 1. The Deal: Billie Jean King and Ilana Kloss. AP: Billie Jean King set to earn another honor with the Congressional Gold Medal. ESPN: ESPN Films Greenlights 30 for 30 Documentary on Billie Jean King’s Groundbreaking Legacy.
Billie Jean King Moves Closer to Breaking Another Barrier and …
Sep 5, 2024 · Two members of the House of Representatives say the have lined up enough votes to make Billie Jean King the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.
From Long Beach tennis courts to Pasadena Rose Parade: Billie Jean King ...
Dec 31, 2024 · On Wednesday morning, Jan. 1, Billie Jean King and her wife, Ilana Kloss, will step into a 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III, for a ride like no other. With 50 million people across the globe tuning in ...
Billie Jean King to become first solo female athlete to receive ...
Sep 18, 2024 · WASHINGTON — Billie Jean King will become the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania and Mikie Sherrill of New...
Billie Jean King makes history with Congressional Gold Medal
Sep 27, 2024 · Billie Jean King has been awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, the United States Tennis Association said on Friday, becoming the first individual woman athlete to receive the honor. President Joe Biden signed the legislation into law on Thursday, recognizing King's groundbreaking contributions both on and off the court.
Billie Jean King nets another legacy honor: the Congressional
Sep 27, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Billie Jean King is now the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. President Joe Biden signed bipartisan legislation Thursday to...
Billie Jean King set to earn another honor with the ... - Yahoo
Sep 18, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Billie Jean King will become the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.