Billie Jean King

Billie Jean speaks frequently in forums throughout  the United States. Her audiences range from university groups, corporate and trade meetings to town hall forums and women's organisations. Her message is a strong one, that what women have accomplished in the world of sports parallels what they have accomplished in the business world. She points out that the perceptions we have of women are largely influenced by the role models we see in the world of women's sports.

The phrase 'sports legend' may well have been invented to describe Billie Jean King, one of the most groundbreaking athletes of our century. However, her athletic achievements are secondary to her accomplishments for women's issues.

Brief History

• Ranked as the world's number one tennis played five times and ranked in the top 10 for an astounding 17 years.
• Billie Jean was not only a champion on the court, but she won many battles off the court for women athletes.

·  A successsful business woman, King is involved  in a variety of enterprises including publishing, promoting tournaments and tennis exhibitions as well as her own production company.