Sports Icon Billie Jean King Scores With ‘Groundbreakers,’ As Female Athletes Discuss How Their Struggles Have Shaped Women’s Sports

Billie Jean King always knew that she’d make a difference.

“When I was seven, I was drying dishes. I go, “Mommy, mommy, I’m going to do something great with my life. I know it. I just know it.” And she said, “Just get back drying those dishes, you know, and you’ve got homework.”

Her mother’s response didn’t deter King in any way whatsoever. Read More