A sports legend is coming to Northwestern University commencement this year. Billie Jean King will speak at the graduation scheduled for June 16th. 

The ceremony at Ryan Field on campus begins at 9:30 a.m. There is no doubt that King has tremendous experience to lean on when addressing the graduates. 

Tickets are required to attend. Each student participating in the festivities receives ten tickets. 

King has long been a pioneer for women in sports. In 1973, she defeated Bobby Riggs in the "Battle of the Sexes" that watched by over 50 million people on television. 

King is a former world number one singles player who won 12 Grand Slam titles. She is a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame and the National Women's Hall of Fame. 

King is the founder of the Women's Tennis Association and the Women's Sports Foundation. She is a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. 

To inquire about Billie Jean King's speaking fee and appearance cost, contact the agents at Athlete Speakers by calling us at 800-916-6008 or by Starting Your Booking Request Now.

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