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Billie Jean King: Tennis icon & social justice pioneer
Manage episode 295018662 series 2849859
Graham Bensinger sits down with tennis legend and champion for gender equality, Billie Jean King. She reflects on career highlights, including the famed Battle of the Sexes match against Bobby Riggs, her decision to help form the first women’s league and her vision for World TeamTennis (WTT). King also discusses her beginnings in the sport and the tense press conference when she first publicly admitted she is gay.Watch all of Graham’s video interviews at YouTube.com/Grahambensinger. Follow Graham on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @GrahamBensinger. Find TV times for the weekly show at GrahamBensinger.com.
408 episodes
Manage episode 295018662 series 2849859
Graham Bensinger sits down with tennis legend and champion for gender equality, Billie Jean King. She reflects on career highlights, including the famed Battle of the Sexes match against Bobby Riggs, her decision to help form the first women’s league and her vision for World TeamTennis (WTT). King also discusses her beginnings in the sport and the tense press conference when she first publicly admitted she is gay.Watch all of Graham’s video interviews at YouTube.com/Grahambensinger. Follow Graham on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @GrahamBensinger. Find TV times for the weekly show at GrahamBensinger.com.
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