On 50th anniversary of Billie Jean King's 'Battle of the Sexes' victory, a push to honor her in Congress

On the 50th anniversary of that match against Bobby Riggs — still the most-watched in tennis history — King moved toward becoming the first female individual athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.

Billie Jean King wins 1973 'Battle of the Sexes' tennis match

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On this day in history, September 20, 1973, tennis star Billie Jean King wins 'Battle of the Sexes' in Houston

On 50th anniversary of Billie Jean King's 'Battle of the Sexes' win, a push to honor her in Congress

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