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Billie Jean King archive material to go on display at a museum

The New-York Historical Society has recently acquired items from tennis legend and defender of women's rights Billie Jean King.

Billie Jean King and Louise Mirrer with objects from her archive, including a 1999 Fed Cup trophy, Adidas sneakers, wood tennis rackets, 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom certificate, Essex Bowl, Philadelphia Freedoms dress, and Philadelphia Freedoms racket cover.

Highlights include the Presidential Medal of Freedom the sports icon received in 2009 and the Philadelphia Freedoms dress she wore in 1974, along with the 1999 Fed Cup trophy, Adidas sneakers, her famous glasses, wooden tennis rackets and the Essex Bowl.