Billie Jean King Story - Famous Tennis Players
Billie Jean King was born on November 22, 1943 at Long Beach, California. She attended Long Beach Polytechnic High School and later went to California State University, Los Angeles
successstory.comwritten with Johnette Howard to tell Billie Jean King’s life, from a working-class Long Beach, through her legendary court achievements, the Battle of the Sexes, and long activism for gender equality. The memoir candidly explores personal struggles, like her journey to embrace her sexuality publicly, and public scrutiny and its impact on finances and career. It provides deep insights into leadership, sports, and social change with emphasis on, her lifelong commitment to equality beyond the court. This memoir also explores identity and openness, the influence of family and community on her remarkable life journey.