Billie Jean King, 82, earns college degree
Billie Jean King celebrated earning her bachelor's degree in history from Cal State Los Angeles at the age of 82. She emphasized the importance of education and encouraged others to pursue their goals regardless of age. King, a tennis icon, highlighted her journey and commitment to equality and inclusion throughout her speech at the commencement ceremony.
- ▪Billie Jean King received her bachelor's degree in history from Cal State Los Angeles 65 years after first enrolling.
- ▪She is the first member of her immediate family to graduate from college.
- ▪King has been a strong advocate for equality and inclusion in sports and education.
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Tennis legend Billie Jean King prepares to toss tennis balls to graduates after delivering remarks during a California State University, Los Angeles, commencement ceremony in Los Angeles, Monday. AP-YonhapLOS ANGELES — Billie Jean King raised her right arm in triumph. Not for another victory on the tennis court. This time, she was celebrating earning a college degree 65 years after she first took classes.The 82-year-old sports and equality icon received her bachelor's of art in history from Cal State Los Angeles on Monday, walking across the stage in hot pink glasses and royal blue sneakers at the Shrine Auditorium with about 6,000 others in the Class of 2026.“It's never too late, whatever age you are, whatever your abilities are, go for it if you want it,” she said afterward.King’s black…
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