Jan 7, 2025 | Front Page, Los Angeles, Valleys

Grand Marshall Billie Jean King

Bille Jean King was a former world No. 1 tennis player. King won 39 Grand Slam titles: 12 in singles, 16 in women’s doubles, and 11 in mixed doubles.

Bille Jean King as Grand Marshall -135th Rose Parade (Photo: Sara Madina)

By Earl Heath

Bille Jean King was a former world No. 1 tennis player. King won 39 Grand Slam titles: 12 in singles, 16 in women’s doubles and 11 in mixed doubles. King was a member of the victorious United States team in seven Federation Cups and nine Wightman Cup.

She is one of the greatest players of all-time and a Presidental Medal of Freedom recipient.

Shes known for her advocacy for women in sports and LGBTQ rights.

She’s a proud graduate of Long Beach Poly High school along with alumni Snoop Dogg.