What firsts did Billie Jean King accomplish?
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In 1967 Billie Jean King was selected as “Outstanding Female Athlete of the World.” In 1972 she was named Sports Illustrated's “Sportsperson of the Year,” the first woman to be so honored. In 1973, she was nicknamed “Female Athlete of the Year.” Additionally, King was the first female athlete to win more than $100,000 prize money in a single season.
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