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  1. Billie Jean King (née Moffitt; born November 22, 1943), also known as BJK, is an American former world No. 1 tennis player. King won 39 Grand Slam titles: 12 in singles, 16 in women's doubles, and 11 in mixed doubles .

  2. Jun 11, 2024 · Billie Jean King, American tennis player whose influence and playing style elevated the status of women’s professional tennis. In her career she won 39 major titles, competing in both singles and doubles.

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  3. With 39 Grand Slam titles to her name, including a record 20 titles at Wimbledon, Billie Jean King is one of the greatest tennis players of all time. She held the world #1 ranking in women’s tennis for six of the ten years from 1966 through 1975. BJK’s Legacy

  4. Nov 9, 2009 · Learn about the life and career of Billie Jean King, the tennis legend who won 39 Grand Slam titles and fought for women's rights and equality. Find out how she beat Bobby Riggs in the "Battle of the Sexes" and became a gay rights activist.

  5. Learn about the life and achievements of tennis legend Billie Jean King, who won 39 Grand Slam titles and fought for equal rights and opportunities for women and LGBTQ people. Discover her early passion for sports, her historic "Battle of the Sexes" match, her advocacy work, and her awards and honors.

  6. Nov 22, 2023 · The tennis legend, who won 39 Grand Slam titles and fought for equal prize money, is celebrated for her impact on society and sports. She is one of the most influential feminists in American history, according to her peers and admirers.

  7. Learn about the life and career of Billie Jean King, one of the greatest tennis players of all time and a champion of women's rights and LGBTQ rights. Discover how she won 39 Grand Slam titles, led the fight for equal pay, and defeated Bobby Riggs in the "Battle of the Sexes".