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Billie Jean King leaves St Georges Hospital, Tooting, London
Billie Jean King leaves St Georges Hospital, Tooting, London, after visiting her trainer this evening, Saturday 8th July 1967.
Earlier today, Billie Jean King successfully defended her Wimbledon title, Womens Singles, at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships
David Housden
Sunday Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
X6389
Media ID 21839618
© Mirrorpix
Billie Jean King Billie Jean Moffitt Professional Womens 1967
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EDITORS COMMENTS
Billie Jean King, the iconic American tennis player and women's rights advocate, is captured leaving St Georges Hospital in Tooting, London on a summer evening in 1967. The photograph was taken by renowned photographer David Housden and showcases King's dedication to her sport and her unwavering spirit. Earlier that day, Billie Jean King had successfully defended her Wimbledon title in the Women's Singles category at the prestigious Wimbledon Tennis Championships. This victory solidified her status as one of the greatest female athletes of all time. In this image, we see King leaving the hospital after visiting her trainer. It serves as a testament to her commitment to maintaining peak physical condition even after achieving such an impressive feat on the court. Her determination and relentless pursuit of excellence have always been defining characteristics throughout her career. Beyond being a remarkable athlete, Billie Jean King has also played an instrumental role in advancing gender equality within sports. She fought tirelessly for equal pay for female players and founded various organizations aimed at empowering women through athletics. This print captures a significant moment in both sports history and women's rights activism. It stands as a reminder of Billie Jean King's extraordinary achievements on and off the court, inspiring generations to come.
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