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Billie Jean King
Tennis Champion
Born: Nov 22, 1943
KNOWN FOR
Winning the singles title at the WTA Tour Championships; her dedication to sexual equality
QUOTE
"Champions keep playing until they get it right."
AMERICAN MASTERS FILM
Billie Jean King
(Sep 2013)
Directed by James Erskine
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  • About the Film
  • Infographics: Billie Jean King Trading Cards
  • The Legacy of the Original 9
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  • Interview with Chris Evert
  • Women’s Sports Foundation
  • Billie Jean King Biography
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Clip | Billie Jean King - The Legacy of the Original 9

Premiere date: Sep 9, 2013 | 00:01:07

Footage of the Original 9’s reunion, featuring original interviews with Serena Williams, Caroline Wozniacki, Venus Williams and Maria Sharapova.

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