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The Battle of the Sexes: How Billie Jean King Beat a Misogynist Pig

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The tennis great was an early activist on and off the courts and her legendary win in the Battle of the Sexes paved the way for women's tennis to dominate.

Katie Baker
Katie Baker 

Executive Editor

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