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'Battle of the Sexes' was 50 years ago, but King's efforts still benefit tennis stars

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Billie Jean King, seen here in 1977, learned to play tennis on the public courts near her Long Beach, Calif., home. (AP/Press Association Images)
Billie Jean King, seen here in 1977, learned to play tennis on the public courts near her Long Beach, Calif., home. (AP/Press Association Images)

This article was originally published on September 12, 2013.

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