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Billie Jean King on Defining Legacy Through Action

25 Jul '25
By The Shift

Image by Howard Schatz

25 Jul '25
By The Shift

Image by Howard Schatz

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Billie Jean King is a sports icon and equality champion whose 1973 “Battle of the Sexes” victory made global headlines. Off the court, she’s spent decades fighting for gender equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and equity in sports and society.

The Shift:

Name three women who inspire you

Billie:

My mother, Betty Moffitt

Althea Gibson

Congresswoman Patsy Mink

The Shift:

What is the legacy you hope to leave behind as a changemaker and leader in your industry?

Billie:

Your legacy is what others think of you. The contributions you make in your lifetime are what define you.

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Billie Jean King is honored as part of The Shift’s “90 Plus One” list, which recognizes influential women shaping contemporary culture. With Gloria Steinem featured on the inaugural print cover, the list pays homage to her 91 years of activism by highlighting a powerhouse community of women shifting culture.