On this day in history, September 20, 1973, tennis star Billie Jean King wins 'Battle of the Sexes' in Houston

Tennis star Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs in the so-called "Battle of the Sexes" on Sept. 20, 1973, in an event that helped elevate the profile of female athletes.
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