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There is no life for girls in team sports past Little League. I got into tennis when I realized this, and because I thou
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"There is no life for girls in team sports past Little League. I got into tennis when I realized this, and because I thought golf would be too slow for me, and I was too scared to swim"

- Billie Jean King

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This quote by Billie Jean King speaks with the absence of opportunities for ladies in team sports past Little League. She discovered tennis to be an ideal option, as it was a sport she could play on her own. She also points out that she was too afraid to swim, which could be a reference to the lack of confidence she had in her own abilities. This quote also speaks with the significance of having a range of sports readily available to ladies, so that they can discover something that they are enthusiastic about and excel in. It is also a suggestion that women must be encouraged to pursue their dreams and not be limited by the lack of chances readily available to them.

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Billie Jean King This quote is written / told by Billie Jean King somewhere between November 22, 1943 and today. She was a famous Athlete from USA. The author also have 42 other quotes.

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