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Kilotwat
10/30/08

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In 1970, Billie Jean King was tired of being paid so much less than her male counterparts. She pushed and pushed to form a pro women's circuit in tennis. Nothing like that had ever existed before for female athletes. But through King's determination, smarts and star power, she finally convinced Virginia Slims cigarettes to sign on. And that was the beginning of pro women's sports. Its success proved that women's athletics can be admired, popularized and marketed. Before that, there was no organized way for women to get paid through athletic success. She gave it worth. In fact, King helped changed how the world looked at women-that women can be powerful and competitive, and that those were desirable qualities.

Her pioneering ways is very much tied to money, but then, money is one simple, visible proof of respect, and she helped women earn more of it. I think she's up there as one of the most important feminist heroines.
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Lizawithazee
10/30/08

@Kilotwat: Great comment to a great post!
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BeckySharper
10/30/08

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I'm glad Billy Jean's finally getting the recognition she deserves. All of us who grew up with Title IX are in her debt. She is truly the awesomeness.
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ChuffedLittleMuffin
10/30/08

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Jamie Sommers
10/30/08

@ChuffedLittleMuffin: I thought of the same thing!
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morninggloria
10/30/08

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Is Wheaties afraid that it will become tied to the image of a lesbian? That can be fixed with a "BILLY JEAN IS NOT MY LOVER" emblazoned across the bottom.
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disco2000
10/30/08

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Billie Jean King is amazing. Although she may have lost sponsorships, the tennis community still loves her for everything she does. Having the "Billie Jean King" tennis center named after you is better than any wheaties box. Of course, I'd buy my first box of wheaties if they put her on it tomorrow! Who cares if she's retired? She's still awesome and very involved in the sport. I hope we see more and more of her!
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ChuffedLittleMuffin
10/30/08

@disco2000: I was at the dedication or naming ceremony or whatever. 'Twas cool.
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I, Zombie Normal
10/30/08

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I love her, and as a kid I thought she was pretty bad ass. Remember when she beat that guy Riggs? Awesome lady.
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