 
		On this day in 1973, Billie Jean King walked onto the court at the Houston Astro…
On this day in 1973, Billie Jean King walked onto the court at the Houston Astrodome, facing 30,000 roaring fans—and one very confident opponent. Across the net stood Bobby Riggs, a former world No. 1 who had spent months mocking women’s sports, insisting no female player could ever beat him—even at 55. The match became […]








