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Tennis Legend Billie Jean King Graduates College at 82

Tennis icon Billie Jean King has earned her college degree at the age of 82, 65 years after she first started at Cal State LA. She celebrated achieving her Bachelor's degree.

19 May, 12:40 — 19 May, 12:40
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Tennis icon King graduates from college at the age of 82

Tennis icon Billie Jean King graduated from college at the age of 82, more than six decades after pausing her studies to pursue professional tennis full time. Last year, King resumed her studies to finish her degree in history and on Monday she graduated for the California State University in Los Angeles.

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First report: AP · 19 May, 03:06Full coverage: 4 · 14hWindow: 14h
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AP19 May, 03:06First to report

Billie Jean King, 82, earns a college degree 65 years after starting at Cal State LA - AP News

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faz19 May, 12:17

Uniabschluss für Tennisstar: Billie Jean King feiert Bachelor mit 82 Jahren

Yahoo19 May, 12:40

Tennis icon King graduates from college at the age of 82

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delo19 May, 16:46Latest update

Billie Jean King diplomirala pri 82

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