Wikipedia - On this exact day 47 years ago, Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in a tennis exhibition match known as the "Battle of the Sexes." Watched by 90 million people
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20th September 1973: Billie Jean King defeats Bobby Riggs in the 'Battle of the Sexes' tennis match - YouTube
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September 20, 1973: Billie Jean King Defeated Bobby Riggs in the “Battle of the Sexes” Tennis Match - Lifetime
![Bobby Riggs Talks About His Upcoming Tennis Match With Billie Jean King, on Carson Tonight Show - YouTube Bobby Riggs Talks About His Upcoming Tennis Match With Billie Jean King, on Carson Tonight Show - YouTube](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vJdk-VE-Zuo/mqdefault.jpg)
Bobby Riggs Talks About His Upcoming Tennis Match With Billie Jean King, on Carson Tonight Show - YouTube
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Sorry Ladies: Bobby Riggs Threw His Match Against Billie Jean King | Billie jean king, Bobby riggs, Tennis match
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