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Billie Jean King

Billie Jean King (b. Nov. 22, 1943) is an American former World No. 1 professional tennis player. King won 39 Grand Slam titles, including 12 singles, 16 women’s doubles, and 11 mixed doubles titles. King won the singles title at the inaugural WTA Tour Championships. King often represented the United States in the Federation Cup and the Wightman Cup. She was a member of the victorious United States team in seven Federation Cups and nine Wightman Cups. For three years, King was the United States’ captain in the Federation Cup.

King was “outed” in 1981 when her former partner and secretary, Marilyn Barnett filed a “palimony” lawsuit, making King the first prominent professional female athlete to come out as a lesbian. King now lives with her partner of more than 30 years, Ilana Kloss. [ Wikipedia ]

  • Birth date: 1943
  • Out tennis legend Billie Jean King receives France’s Legion of Honor award
    News (World)

    Out tennis legend Billie Jean King receives France’s Legion of Honor award

    The tennis legend was honored with France’s highest medal.

    Friday, June 3, 2022
  • Barbie has released its first-ever transgender doll, styled after iconic actress Laverne Cox
    Life

    Barbie has released its first-ever transgender doll, styled after iconic actress Laverne Cox

    Cox said she felt so grateful to be able to give her younger self something she was denied as a child.

    Sunday, May 29, 2022
  • Billie Jean King’s ex-husband will no longer get credit for her 6 Wimbledon singles wins
    News (World)

    Billie Jean King’s ex-husband will no longer get credit for her 6 Wimbledon singles wins

    “Terrific to see Wimbledon making this important change.”

    Friday, May 27, 2022
  • Out World Series-winning baseball executive announces his engagement
    Life

    Out World Series-winning baseball executive announces his engagement

    Los Angeles Dodgers VP Erik Braverman popped the question to his engineer-model-photographer boyfriend Jonathan Cottrell in Las Vegas. Cottrell happily said yes.

    Monday, August 16, 2021
  • Billie Jean King reveals she’s gotten married in private after hesitating for years
    Life

    Billie Jean King reveals she’s gotten married in private after hesitating for years

    “Years from now, I never want anyone to question how much I was committed to you,” King said about her life-long partner Ilana Kloss, she reveals in her upcoming memoir.

    Sunday, August 15, 2021
  • Japanese politicians refuse to pass LGBTQ rights bill as Olympics approach
    News (World)

    Japanese politicians refuse to pass LGBTQ rights bill as Olympics approach

    One politician said that LGBTQ rights threaten “the preservation of the human race” as advocates push for protections before the Olympics.

    Monday, May 24, 2021
  • Republicans are discovering that sports is a political game
    Commentary

    Republicans are discovering that sports is a political game

    Some of sports most memorable moments pushed a progressive social agenda and influenced the nation.

    Monday, April 5, 2021
  • Multiple ads including LGBTQ people will air during the Super Bowl
    Life

    Multiple ads including LGBTQ people will air during the Super Bowl

    And viewers may find LGBTQ entertainers star before and after the big game, too.

    Sunday, February 7, 2021
  • Megan Rapinoe, Billie Jean King & 174 female athletes sign brief supporting trans women in sports
    News (USA)

    Megan Rapinoe, Billie Jean King & 174 female athletes sign brief supporting trans women in sports

    “Every young person, and especially youth who are transgender, or intersex, should be able to participate fully in sport.”

    Tuesday, December 22, 2020
  • Will the UK kick Brunei out of the Commonwealth as pressure builds over gay stoning law?
    News (World)

    Will the UK kick Brunei out of the Commonwealth as pressure builds over gay stoning law?

    People all over the world are taking action against Brunei over its gay stoning law.

    Thursday, April 4, 2019
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