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Billie Jean King

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  1. WTA Womens Tennis :: Serena Williams chosen one of Glamour magazine?s Women of the Year
    Sports Blogs logo Sports Blogs 3 days ago

    According Billie Jean King, who was chosen Woman of the Year in 2006, Serena Williams is a Woman of the Year because: “When most people would falter, she is able to raise her game a level, and that’s what you look for in champions. Full Article at Sports Blogs

  2. Belgian panel suspends Wickmayer for one year
    National Post logo National Post 3 days ago

    Ranked 18th in the world Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Yanina Wickmayer of Belgium reacts after a point against Kateryna Bondarenko of the Ukraine during day ten of the 2009 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 9, .. Full Article at National Post

  3. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago
    WASHINGTON - AUGUST 12: U.S. President Barack Obama (R) embraces tennis champion Billie Jean King after presenting her with the Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House August 12, 2009 in Washington, DC.

    WASHINGTON - AUGUST 12: U.S. President Barack Obama (R) embraces tennis champion Billie Jean King after presenting her with the Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House August 12, 2009 in Washington, DC. View Photo »

  4. We can't force anybody to do something they don't want to do ... That's something I learned from (former U.S. captain) Billie Jean King, you want a team that wants to be there. You can't force it on anyone to play for their country.
    View articles, topics, and photos related to this quote – Mary Joe Fernandez SOURCE: Canoe 3 days ago
  5. Annie Got Her Gun, All Right
    Investor's Business Daily logo Investor's Business Daily 3 days ago

    Annie Oakley hit the stage in 1882, hitting her targets from all angles, and three years later joined Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show. Full Article at Investor's Business Daily

  6. Serena's sitting in the pound seats
    Times Live South Africa 5 days ago
    LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Serena Williams poses with her new book 'Queen of the Court' during a book signing at Harrods department store on November 2, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

    LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Serena Williams poses with her new book 'Queen of the Court' during a book signing at Harrods department store on November 2, 2009 in London, England. Full Article at Times Live South Africa

  7. Book artfully chronicles women's revolution
    KansasCity.com logo KansasCity.com 6 days ago

    "When Everything Changed: The Amazing Journey of American Women from 1960 to the Present" (Little, Brown and Company, 480 pages, $27.99), by Gail Collins: In 1960, a secretary named Lois Rabinowitz was reprimanded by a New York City judge for... Full Article at KansasCity.com

  8. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago
    WASHINGTON - AUGUST 12: U.S. President Barack Obama (R) presents the Medal of Freedom to tennis champion Billie Jean King during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House August 12, 2009 in Washington, DC.

    WASHINGTON - AUGUST 12: U.S. President Barack Obama (R) presents the Medal of Freedom to tennis champion Billie Jean King during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House August 12, 2009 in Washington, DC. View Photo »

  9. The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour is very proud to honor Marathe, whose commitment to bettering the lives of youth in her community is deserving of recognition ... As a female leader and role model, Marathe emulates the values by which Billie Jean King founded the Tour. She is helping to develop future leaders...
    SOURCE: Sports Blogs 4 weeks ago
  10. Book artfully chronicles women's revolution
    Belleville News-Democrat logo Belleville News-Democrat 6 days ago
    Book Review When Everything Changed

    The book is full of anecdotes that show that change didn't come easy. Full Article at Belleville News-Democrat

  11. 2009 Sony Ericsson Championships Doha Images
    On The Baseline logo On The Baseline 6 days ago

    DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 01: A general view showing the outside of centre court prior to the Womens final during the Sony Ericsson Championships at the Khalifa Tennis and Squash Complex on November 1, 2009 in Doha, Qatar. Full Article at On The Baseline

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  1. WASHINGTON - AUGUST 12: U.S. President Barack Obama (R) embraces tennis champion Billie Jean King after presenting her with the Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House August 12, 2009 in Washington, DC. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    WASHINGTON - AUGUST 12: U.S. President Barack Obama (R) embraces tennis champion Billie Jean King after presenting her with the Medal of Freedom during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House August 12, 2009 in Washington, DC.

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  2. WASHINGTON - AUGUST 12: U.S. President Barack Obama (R) presents the Medal of Freedom to tennis champion Billie Jean King during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House August 12, 2009 in Washington, DC. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    WASHINGTON - AUGUST 12: U.S. President Barack Obama (R) presents the Medal of Freedom to tennis champion Billie Jean King during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House August 12, 2009 in Washington, DC.

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  3. Tennis player Billie Jean King arrives at The Mandela Day concert at Radio City Music Hall in New York July 18, 2009. Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

    Tennis player Billie Jean King arrives at The Mandela Day concert at Radio City Music Hall in New York July 18, 2009.

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  4. Tennis legend Billie Jean King arrives for the Nelson Mandela Day Concert at Radio City Music Hall, Saturday, July 18, 2009, in New York. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

    Tennis legend Billie Jean King arrives for the Nelson Mandela Day Concert at Radio City Music Hall, Saturday, July 18, 2009, in New York.

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  5. Former US Olympic gymnast Domique Dawes (L), Senior White House adviser Valerie Jarrett (2nd R) and US Education Secretary Arne Duncan (2nd L) listen to US tennis legend Billie Jean King (R) during a roundtable discussion to mark the 37th anniversary of Title IX, which calls for the end... Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    Former US Olympic gymnast Domique Dawes (L), Senior White House adviser Valerie Jarrett (2nd R) and US Education Secretary Arne Duncan (2nd L) listen to US tennis legend Billie Jean King (R) during a roundtable discussion to mark the 37th anniversary of Title IX, which calls for the end...

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  6. Former US Olympic gymnast Domique Dawes (L), Senior White House advisor Valerie Jarrett (2nd R) and US tennis legend Billie Jean King (R) listen to US Education Secretary Arne Duncan (2nd L) during a roundtable discussion to mark the 37th anniversary of Title IX, which calls for the end... Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    Former US Olympic gymnast Domique Dawes (L), Senior White House advisor Valerie Jarrett (2nd R) and US tennis legend Billie Jean King (R) listen to US Education Secretary Arne Duncan (2nd L) during a roundtable discussion to mark the 37th anniversary of Title IX, which calls for the end...

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  7. WASHINGTON - JUNE 23: Former tennis champion Billie Jean King (R) speaks during an event to mark the 37th anniversary of the enactment of Title IX at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building of the White House June 23, 2009 in Washington, DC. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    WASHINGTON - JUNE 23: Former tennis champion Billie Jean King (R) speaks during an event to mark the 37th anniversary of the enactment of Title IX at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building of the White House June 23, 2009 in Washington, DC.

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  8. WASHINGTON - JUNE 23: Former tennis champion Billie Jean King (5th L) celebrates as White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett (4th L) speaks during an event to mark the 37th anniversary of the enactment of Title IX at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building of the White House June 23... Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    WASHINGTON - JUNE 23: Former tennis champion Billie Jean King (5th L) celebrates as White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett (4th L) speaks during an event to mark the 37th anniversary of the enactment of Title IX at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building of the White House June 23...

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  9. Tennis legend Billie Jean King, right, accompanied by White House Senior Adviser Valerie Jarrett, center, and Education Secretary Arne Duncan, speaks in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus in Washington, Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at an event marking the 37t... AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    Tennis legend Billie Jean King, right, accompanied by White House Senior Adviser Valerie Jarrett, center, and Education Secretary Arne Duncan, speaks in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus in Washington, Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at an event marking the 37t...

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  10. Tennis legend Billie Jean King, right, accompanied by White House Senior Adviser Valerie Jarrett, center, and Education Secretary Arne Duncan, speaks in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus in Washington, Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at an event marking the 37t... AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    Tennis legend Billie Jean King, right, accompanied by White House Senior Adviser Valerie Jarrett, center, and Education Secretary Arne Duncan, speaks in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus in Washington, Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at an event marking the 37t...

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  11. John McEnroe, left, and Billie Jean King, right, join Amanda Korba, dressed in a Statue of Liberty costume, for a U.S. Tennis Association promotional event on a barge in the Hudson River in New York, Wednesday, May 6, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    John McEnroe, left, and Billie Jean King, right, join Amanda Korba, dressed in a Statue of Liberty costume, for a U.S. Tennis Association promotional event on a barge in the Hudson River in New York, Wednesday, May 6, 2009.

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  12. Serena Williams gets a kiss from Billie Jean King (R) as she is presented the Billie Jean King Cup after beating her sister Venus to win the BNP Paribas Showdown tennis match at Madison Square Garden in New York March 2, 2009. Reuters Pictures 8 months ago

    Serena Williams gets a kiss from Billie Jean King (R) as she is presented the Billie Jean King Cup after beating her sister Venus to win the BNP Paribas Showdown tennis match at Madison Square Garden in New York March 2, 2009.

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  13. Tennis great Billie Jean King (C) reacts to the crowd after remarks honoring her by former U.S. President Bill Clinton (L) during a tennis match at Madison Square Garden in New York March 2, 2009. Reuters Pictures 8 months ago

    Tennis great Billie Jean King (C) reacts to the crowd after remarks honoring her by former U.S. President Bill Clinton (L) during a tennis match at Madison Square Garden in New York March 2, 2009.

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  14. Tennis great Billie Jean King (C) reacts to the crowd after remarks honoring her by former U.S. President Bill Clinton (L) during a tennis match at Madison Square Garden in New York March 2, 2009. Reuters Pictures 8 months ago

    Tennis great Billie Jean King (C) reacts to the crowd after remarks honoring her by former U.S. President Bill Clinton (L) during a tennis match at Madison Square Garden in New York March 2, 2009.

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  15. Tennis great Billie Jean King (L) reacts as former U.S. President Bill Clinton makes remarks while honoring her in ceremonies during a tennis match at Madison Square Garden in New York March 2, 2009. Reuters Pictures 8 months ago

    Tennis great Billie Jean King (L) reacts as former U.S. President Bill Clinton makes remarks while honoring her in ceremonies during a tennis match at Madison Square Garden in New York March 2, 2009.

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  16. Tennis great Billie Jean King (L) reacts as former President Bill Clinton makes remarks while honoring her in ceremonies during a tennis match at Madison Square Garden in New York March 2, 2009. Reuters Pictures 8 months ago

    Tennis great Billie Jean King (L) reacts as former President Bill Clinton makes remarks while honoring her in ceremonies during a tennis match at Madison Square Garden in New York March 2, 2009.

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  17. Tennis great Billie Jean King (R) reacts after hugging former U.S. President Bill Clinton in ceremonies honoring her during a tennis match at Madison Square Garden in New York March 2, 2009. Reuters Pictures 8 months ago

    Tennis great Billie Jean King (R) reacts after hugging former U.S. President Bill Clinton in ceremonies honoring her during a tennis match at Madison Square Garden in New York March 2, 2009.

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  18. Tennis great Billie Jean King (R) hugs former U.S. President Bill Clinton in ceremonies honoring her during a tennis match at Madison Square Garden in New York March 2, 2009. Reuters Pictures 8 months ago

    Tennis great Billie Jean King (R) hugs former U.S. President Bill Clinton in ceremonies honoring her during a tennis match at Madison Square Garden in New York March 2, 2009.

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  19. Tennis great Billie Jean King (R) reacts to the crowd after remarks honoring her by former U.S. President Bill Clinton (L) during a tennis match at Madison Square Garden in New York March 2, 2009. Reuters Pictures 8 months ago

    Tennis great Billie Jean King (R) reacts to the crowd after remarks honoring her by former U.S. President Bill Clinton (L) during a tennis match at Madison Square Garden in New York March 2, 2009.

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  20. Tennis great Billie Jean King (R) addresses the crowd after remarks honoring her by former U.S. President Bill Clinton (L) during a tennis match at Madison Square Garden in New York March 2, 2009. Reuters Pictures 8 months ago

    Tennis great Billie Jean King (R) addresses the crowd after remarks honoring her by former U.S. President Bill Clinton (L) during a tennis match at Madison Square Garden in New York March 2, 2009.

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  21. NEW YORK - MARCH 02: Serena Williams holds aloft the Billie Jean King trophy after defeating sister Venus Williams in the Final during the BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean Cup at Madison Square Garden on March 2, 2009 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 8 months ago

    NEW YORK - MARCH 02: Serena Williams holds aloft the Billie Jean King trophy after defeating sister Venus Williams in the Final during the BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean Cup at Madison Square Garden on March 2, 2009 in New York City.

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  22. NEW YORK - MARCH 02: Serena Williams holds aloft the Billie Jean King trophy after defeating sister Venus Williams in the Final during the BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean Cup at Madison Square Garden on March 2, 2009 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 8 months ago

    NEW YORK - MARCH 02: Serena Williams holds aloft the Billie Jean King trophy after defeating sister Venus Williams in the Final during the BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean Cup at Madison Square Garden on March 2, 2009 in New York City.

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  23. NEW YORK - MARCH 02: Serena Williams holds aloft the Billie Jean King trophy after defeating sister Venus Williams in the Final during the BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean Cup at Madison Square Garden on March 2, 2009 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 8 months ago

    NEW YORK - MARCH 02: Serena Williams holds aloft the Billie Jean King trophy after defeating sister Venus Williams in the Final during the BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean Cup at Madison Square Garden on March 2, 2009 in New York City.

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  24. Former President Bill Clinton, right, speaks during a ceremony honoring Billie Jean King, left, and her accomplishments, Monday, March 2, 2009, during the Billie Jean King Cup tennis exhibition at Madison Square Garden in New York. AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

    Former President Bill Clinton, right, speaks during a ceremony honoring Billie Jean King, left, and her accomplishments, Monday, March 2, 2009, during the Billie Jean King Cup tennis exhibition at Madison Square Garden in New York.

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  25. NEW YORK - MARCH 02: Former President Bill Clinton and tennis great Billie Jean King pose for photographers during the BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean Cup at Madison Square Garden on March 2, 2009 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 8 months ago

    NEW YORK - MARCH 02: Former President Bill Clinton and tennis great Billie Jean King pose for photographers during the BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean Cup at Madison Square Garden on March 2, 2009 in New York City.

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WASHINGTON - AUGUST 12: U.S. President Barack Obama (R) presents the Medal of Freedom to tennis champion Billie Jean King during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House August 12, 2009 in Washington, DC.

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  1. We can't force anybody to do something they don't want to do ... That's something I learned from (former U.S. captain) Billie Jean King, you want a team that wants to be there. You can't force it on anyone to play for their country.
    View articles, topics, and photos related to this quote – Mary Joe Fernandez SOURCE: Canoe 3 days ago
  2. The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour is very proud to honor Marathe, whose commitment to bettering the lives of youth in her community is deserving of recognition ... As a female leader and role model, Marathe emulates the values by which Billie Jean King founded the Tour. She is helping to develop future leaders...
    SOURCE: Sports Blogs 4 weeks ago
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