Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing)

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Billie Jean King (BillieJeanKing) - 1 day ago
What an honor to serve as the Grand Marshal of the 136th annual Tournament of Roses Parade this morning.

Ilana and I rode in a gorgeous 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom Ill, and then we walked part of the route too.

Growing up in Long Beach, California, this parade was such a big part of my life. My whole family would watch the parade, and then the football game. It was something we would look forward to every January, and today, I was privileged to participate!




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Billie Jean King (BillieJeanKing) - 2 days ago
I'll never forget serving as the Grand Marshal of today's ⁦@RoseParade⁩.

Truly the "Best Day Ever!" 🌹 https://t.co/JPsfFOCsZ4


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Billie Jean King (BillieJeanKing) - 4 days ago
As 2025 draws near, I would like to thank you for connecting with me here, and for sharing the excitement of the many special events of 2024, including the first Professional Women's Hockey League game, which took place on January 1, 2024.

Cheers to a new year filled with continued progress. Stay in the moment and enjoy all that life brings you in 2025.

We're not done yet!




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Billie Jean King (BillieJeanKing) - 5 days ago
The first 3x winner of the Cy Young Award, and the first @MLB pitcher to throw 4 no-hitters, is celebrating a birthday today!

Please join me in wishing Sandy Koufax, a true @Dodgers legend, and one of my favorite players when I was growing up, a very happy birthday! 🎉 https://t.co/jghUAlQuzx




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Billie Jean King (BillieJeanKing) - 5 days ago
A champion of peace and democracy, Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, has passed away.

He was a former Naval officer, a Noble Peace Prize winner, and a true humanitarian.

We will miss him.

May he rest in peace.


The Carter Center (@CarterCenter)
Our founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia. https://t.co/aqYmcE9tXi




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Billie Jean King (BillieJeanKing) - 4 days ago
On December 29, 1852, 17-year-old Emma Snodgrass was arrested in Boston for the crime of wearing pants in public.

Women were also prohibited from wearing pants on the United States Senate floor until 1993, when Carol Moseley Braun, the first Black woman elected to the Senate, challenged the rule.




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Billie Jean King (BillieJeanKing) - 1 week ago
Congratulations to @PennStatevball on their National Championship, and to @CoachKatiePSU, the first woman head coach to win it all in D1 Women's Volleyball!


NCAA Women's Volleyball (@NCAAVolleyball)
Congratulations to Katie Schumacher-Cawley! 🤩

Schumacher-Cawley becomes the first female coach ever to lead her team to a National Championship in DI Women's Volleyball!

#NCAAWVB x @PennStateVBALL https://t.co/TtxmtFHBaz




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Billie Jean King (BillieJeanKing) - 1 week ago
It's championship Sunday for NCAA Women's Volleyball.

Who will reign supreme?

@LouisvilleVB or @PennStateVBALL

Good luck to both teams and their coaches on this historic day!

#NCAAWVB


NCAA Women's Volleyball (@NCAAVolleyball)
A champion will be crowned today 🏆

(1) @LouisvilleVB 🆚 (1) @PennStateVBALL
⏰ 3:00 PM ET
📺 ABC

#NCAAWVB https://t.co/6iA932Fhuw




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Billie Jean King (BillieJeanKing) - 2 weeks ago
On this day in 1954, a future tennis legend was born!

Happy birthday to 18x Grand Slam singles champion, the first woman athlete to be @SInow's sole recipient of the "Sportsperson of the Year" award, and our dear friend, @ChrissieEvert! https://t.co/lzlN0mCGuj




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Billie Jean King (BillieJeanKing) - 2 weeks ago
A few months back, one of my followers asked me an intriguing question: if I could put on a pair of magic glasses that would allow me to relive one life event, what would that event be?

Here's my answer. https://t.co/3UZt2KEy5u




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Billie Jean King (BillieJeanKing) - 2 weeks ago
Cheers to Ons Jabeur on winning the Karen Krantzcke Sportsmanship award and the Peaches Kellmeyer Player Service award!


US Open Tennis (@usopen)
Ons Jabeur garners two @WTA awards! https://t.co/V436c1SSWB




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Billie Jean King (BillieJeanKing) - 2 weeks ago
Congratulations to Joao Lucas Reis da Silva on winning the Procopio Cup in São Paolo, Brazil.

Everyone deserves to live their life authentically.


The Athletic (@TheAthletic)
It started with a selfie.

Now, Joao Lucas Reis da Silva feels the tennis world watching him in a new way.

But the first active male professional tennis player to come out publicly wants to be remembered for his tennis as much as advocacy.

https://t.co/vdaXzpbKil https://t.co/QNHi2yCl9o




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Billie Jean King (BillieJeanKing) - 1 month ago
Happy birthday to the great champion and my friend, 9x Grand Slam winner, @MonicaSeles10s!

Monica won 8 of her Grand Slam titles as a teenager.

In 1999, I had the honor of serving as her @BJKCup captain, and Team USA won that year.

Hoping your birthday is full of joy, Monica.




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Billie Jean King (BillieJeanKing) - 1 month ago
“You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.”

69 years ago today in Alabama, Rosa Parks refused to give her bus seat to a white man. She was arrested.

Her bravery helped end segregation laws in the South and was a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights era.




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Billie Jean King (BillieJeanKing) - 1 month ago
Vin Scully, the iconic Voice of the @Dodgers, would have turned 97 years young today.

During his 67-year career with the team, Vin told stories as no one else could, and was considered by many to be the greatest baseball broadcaster of all time.

Thinking of him on his birthday. 💙




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Billie Jean King (BillieJeanKing) - 1 month ago
As we celebrate Thanksgiving in the United States, I’m so thankful for all the people working today so that others may enjoy the holiday.

The best part of the Thanksgiving meal isn't the turkey, the stuffing, or the pies (although each one of these is delicious, of course). It's the combination of all dishes that makes the meal so special.

Add in the joy of spending time with loved ones, and you have the perfect holiday.

For my American friends: What are you thankful for?

#HappyThanksgiving


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Billie Jean King (BillieJeanKing) - 1 month ago
Life is a series of sprints. It's not a marathon.

We have to take time to rest.

Wishing my American friends a very Happy Thanksgiving. Ilana and I hope you spend the day with loved ones, and that you enjoy a peaceful and relaxing holiday.

#WednesdayWisdom #HappyThanksgiving https://t.co/RWqF2DLxEs




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Billie Jean King (BillieJeanKing) - 1 month ago
Congratulations to the @ORLPride, who have won the #NWSLChampionship for the first time in history!


National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL)
FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE ORLANDO PRIDE ARE NWSL CHAMPIONS 🏆

History made, dreams realized 🔥

Congratulations on an unforgettable season!

#NWSLChampionship https://t.co/ySLeA1Mghx




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Billie Jean King (BillieJeanKing) - 1 month ago
For the first time since 2013, Italy has won the @BJKCup !

As runners-up to Team Canada lasts year, Team Italy played spectacularly throughout the entire tournament this year and proved they had what it takes to become World Champion.

Congratulations!

#BJKCup https://t.co/2226Hsjl95




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Billie Jean King (BillieJeanKing) - 1 month ago
Congratulations to Italy, World Champions of the 2024 #BJKCup!

@federtennis


Billie Jean King Cup (@BJKCup)
ITALY. WORLD CHAMPIONS 🏆🇮🇹

#BJKCup | @federtennis https://t.co/6Id9nakluM




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