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Battle of the Sexes - Billie Jean King And Bobby Riggs

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More Spectacle Than Sport: Remembering The ‘Battle of the Sexes’ At The Astrodome

Abner Fletcher

Posted on September 20, 2018 · The "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match took place at the Astrodome 45 years ago today.

Tags astrodome Battle of the Sexes Billie Jean King Bobby Riggs Dan Lovett Michael Hagerty sports tennis

Battle of the Sexes - Billie Jean King And Bobby Riggs

Houston Matters

More Spectacle Than Sport: Remembering The ‘Battle Of The Sexes’ At The Astrodome

Abner Fletcher

Posted on October 9, 2017 · We look back at the "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match held at the Astrodome in 1973 as a new film about it is in theaters.

Tags astrodome Battle of the Sexes Billie Jean King Bobby Riggs history Michael Hagerty sports tennis

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