Billie Jean King, 82, finally closed a chapter she started more than six decades ago—earning a college degree she left unfinished while building one of the most influential careers in sports history.
Thank you for writing this! Truly a momentous occasion. Interesting timing for me. Billie Jean King crushing that braggart in a match happened on Sept 30, 1973, the first month of my first year at UVA. It was only the 3rd year since women were allowed, after winning a lawsuit, to attend this taxpayer funded state University. Circumstances were I was only able to attend 2 years but I have been contemplating returning to school again at 70… I will be doing more than considering now and start taking steps to see my options. Thank you for this shift of perspective and bringing back someone who was phenomenally influential to me as a young woman to have a powerful impact on me at 70. I appreciate you!
Brilliant.
Thank you for writing this! Truly a momentous occasion. Interesting timing for me. Billie Jean King crushing that braggart in a match happened on Sept 30, 1973, the first month of my first year at UVA. It was only the 3rd year since women were allowed, after winning a lawsuit, to attend this taxpayer funded state University. Circumstances were I was only able to attend 2 years but I have been contemplating returning to school again at 70… I will be doing more than considering now and start taking steps to see my options. Thank you for this shift of perspective and bringing back someone who was phenomenally influential to me as a young woman to have a powerful impact on me at 70. I appreciate you!
Slay queen! You are an inspiration in so many ways!