Quote by Billie Jean King

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.

There is no life for girls in team sports past Little League

Summary

The quote suggests that the speaker believes opportunities for girls in team sports significantly decrease after Little League. In response, they chose to pursue tennis as it was seemingly more accessible compared to other traditional team sports like golf or swimming. The explanation implies that either the speaker perceived limited options or faced personal barriers when considering alternative sports, highlighting the lack of opportunities for girls beyond a certain level in team-oriented sports.

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By Billie Jean King

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