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Billie Jean King, 81, Pursues History Degree, Inspires All

8/1/2025

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At 81, tennis icon Billie Jean King is back in the classroom, pursuing a history degree at California State University, Los Angeles, more than six decades after turning pro. Earning credits through her inspiring work with inmates in the Prison Graduation Initiative, she aims to graduate this spring, proving it’s never too late to learn.

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At 81, tennis icon Billie Jean King is back in the classroom, pursuing a history degree at California State University, Los Angeles, more than six decades after turning pro. Earning credits through her inspiring work with inmates in the Prison Graduation Initiative, she aims to graduate this spring, proving it’s never too late to learn.