Billie Jean King: The Power of Feminism and Talent On November 22, 1943 in the small town of Long-beach, California; an American icon was born. Billie Jean King came into the world with one goal in mind; to help change the lives of others. As a young girl Billie Jean was drawn to the physicality of sports, but the moment she picked up a tennis racket was when she found her true calling. Through Billie Jean King's passion and dedication she became the number one tennis player in the world. Billie Jean King was a great person on and off the court, ”contemporary women’s tennis owes a tremendous debt to Billie Jean King not only for invaluable role she played as an advocate for equal rights, but for adding a new dimension to the game on the
