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

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

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Billie Jean King’s victory in the “Battle of the Sexes” was a milestone moment as women pushed for equality on the playing field and beyond. 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…

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