Natural talent only determines the limits of your athletic potential. It's dedication and a willingness to discipline your life that makes you… — Billie Jean King Copy Share Image
A girl didn't get an athletic scholarship until the fall of 1972 for the very first time. — Billie Jean King Copy Share Image
Women's sports is still in its infancy. The beginning of women's sports in the United States started in 1972, with the passage… — Billie Jean King Copy Share Image
Natural talent only determines the limits of your athletic potential. It's dedication and a willingness to discipline your life that makes you great. — Billie Jean King Copy Share
I was always in the tennis business-from 1968. I was in tournaments and also on World Team Tennis teams as well. — Billie Jean King Copy Share
In 1973, women got 59 cents on the dollar; now we are getting 74 cents on the dollar. In the area of finance and… — Billie Jean King Copy Share
Martina's gone with people who don't want to be out, and it drives her crazy because she'd rather be open. — Billie Jean King Copy Share
They're not put on earth to be martyrs; they have to want to come out. It depends on your culture, where you work, where… — Billie Jean King Copy Share
When we reach the point where the women athletes are getting their pick of dates just as easily as the men athletes, then we've… — Billie Jean King Copy Share
Everyone has people in their lives that are gay, lesbian or transgender or bisexual. They may not want to admit it, but I guarantee… — Billie Jean King Copy Share
A girl didn't get an athletic scholarship until the fall of 1972 for the very first time. — Billie Jean King Copy Share
Women get the attention when we get into the men's arena, and that's sad. — Billie Jean King Copy Share
Men still get a lot more opportunity. It is still a big part of the old boy network. They have more companies they can… — Billie Jean King Copy Share
It's very important to take tennis to the people. For young people, they get to see the best in the world. — Billie Jean King Copy Share
