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‘A dream come true’: Sports, equity icon Billie Jean King named 2025 Rose Parade grand marshal
With an impact far beyond a tennis court, the Tournament of Roses chose Billie Jean King as the 2025 Tournament of Roses grand marshal, recognizing her work elevating women in sports.
Billie Jean King named grand marshal for the 136th Rose Parade on Jan. 1
PASADENA, Calif. — Tennis great Billie Jean King will preside over the 136th Rose Parade as grand marshal next year. King, who turns 81 next month, was introduced Monday in a shower of confetti on the lawn of Tournament House as “Philadelphia Freedom,” the hit song Elton John wrote for her, blared.
Tennis icon, Billie Jean King, named 2025 Tournament of Roses Grand Marshal
In 1973, King lobbied for equal prize money for men and women at the U.S. Open. As a result of her advocacy, the U.S. Open became the first major tournament to offer equal prize money to both sexes.
Billie Jean King named grand marshal of 2025 Rose Parade
Former tennis champion and gender equality advocate Billie Jean King was named grand marshal of the 2025 Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena on Monday. “I had a unique opportunity. I didn’t know the word platform,
Tennis Legend Billie Jean King Named 2025 Tournament of Roses Grand Marshal
Hailed as a sports legend and champion of equality, tennis great Billie Jean King was named Monday the grand marshal of the 2025 Tournament of Roses, meaning she will lead the 136th Rose Parade and take part in pregame ceremonies during the 111th Rose Bowl Game.
Billie Jean King to Lead the 2025 Rose Parade as Grand Marshal in Pasadena
Billie Jean King has been named the grand marshal for the 2025 Tournament of Roses Parade, reflecting her sports legacy and commitment to gender equality.
Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup changing formats for next year
The Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup competitions are both changing their formats next year. The International Tennis Federation announced the changes Friday, with the Billie Jean King Cup Finals transitioning from 12 teams to an eight-team event to mirror the existing Davis Cup Finals format.
Sports, equity icon Billie Jean King named 2025 Rose Parade grand marshal
With an impact far beyond a tennis court, the Tournament of Roses chose Billie Jean King as the 2025 Tournament of Roses grand marshal, recognizing her work elevating women in sports.
Billie Jean King named 2025 Tournament of Roses grand marshal
Former tennis champion and gender equality advocate Billie Jean King was named grand marshal of the 2025 Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena on Monday. This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Oct.
Long Beach native Billie Jean King to be Rose Parade Grand Marshal
Hailed as a sports legend and champion of equality, tennis great Billie Jean King was named today the grand marshal of the 2025 Tournament of Roses, meaning she will lead the 136th Rose Parade and take part in pregame ceremonies during the 111th Rose Bowl Game.
Billie Jean King Cup finals transition to eight-team event in 2025
The Billie Jean King Cup finals will transition to an eight-team event next year, from the current 12, to mirror the existing ...
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Billie Jean King named Rose Parade’s Grand Marshal
As Grand Marshal, King gets the honor of leading the 136th Rose Parade down Colorado Boulevard, in the heart of Pasadena, on New Year's Day, and taking part in pre-game ceremonies during the 111th ...
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"A few more statues should be popping up"- Chris Evert reacts to Cal State LA 's gesture acknowledging Billie Jean King
Chris Evert has suggested that Billie Jean King deserves to have more statues dedicated to her around the world.