Astrodome Conservancy to commemorate 50th anniversary of historic 'Battle of the Sexes' tennis match – Houston Public Media

The event will remember the 50th anniversary of a match that made waves in women's sports history.

On this day in history, September 20, 1973, tennis star Billie Jean King wins 'Battle of the Sexes' in Houston

Domecoming: Fans party like it's 1965 at Astrodome

Astrodome Conservancy

Bobby Riggs, the 55-year-old veteran, in the “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match with Billie Jean King at the Houston Astrodome in Houston, Texas on Sept. 20, 1973. (AP Photo Stock Photo

50th Anniversary of the Battle of the Sexes

Astrodome Conservancy

Remembering 'Battle of the Sexes' at the Astrodome

Remembering 'Battle of the Sexes' at the Astrodome

Astrodome Conservancy

50th Anniversary of the Battle of the Sexes

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