Billie Jean King is an American former world No. 1 tennis player. King won 39 major titles: 12 in singles, 16 in women’s doubles, and 11 in mixed doubles.
King was a member of the victorious United States team in seven Federation Cups and nine Wightman Cups.
Billie Jean Moffitt was born in Long Beach, California, into a conservative Methodist family, the daughter of Betty née Jerman, a housewife, and Bill Moffitt, a firefighter.
Her family was athletic; her mother excelled at swimming, and her father played basketball and baseball and ran track.
Her younger brother, Randy Moffitt, became a Major League Baseball pitcher, pitching for 12 years in the major leagues for the San Francisco Giants, Houston Astros, and Toronto Blue Jays.
She also excelled at baseball and softball as a child, playing shortstop at 10 years old on a team with girls 4–5 years older than she. The team went on to win the Long Beach softball championship.
How much is Billie Jean worth?
Billie Jean King is an American retired World No. 1 professional tennis player who has a net worth of $20 million