Artist/Maker
Wilson Sporting Goods Co.
(founded 1913)
Tennis racket
ca. 1973
Wood, synthetic fiber, plastic, leather
Overall: 27 × 9 in. (68.6 × 22.9 cm)
The Billie Jean King Collection
2019.14.11
This is the same model racket Billie Jean King used in the "Battle of the Sexes" match in 1973.
DescriptionBillie Jean King autograph wood tennis racket; two-tone brown-colored beam, “Wilson” printed at bottom; “BILLIE JEAN King”, “B / K” shield logo, and “AUTOGRAPH” printed on both sides of white plastic-covered throat, “SPEED FLEX / FIBRE FACE” below, "Endorsed by BILLIE JEAN KING/ for Championship Play" on side; “W” on handle; brown leather grip.ClassificationsENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION
