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The Original 9

RGD0006N-1970-2841-004, Houston Post Photographs, Houston Public Library, HMRC1970-09-23

International Tennis Hall of Fame

International Tennis Hall of Fame
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The Original 9 (top row, left to right): Valerie Ziegenfuss, Billie Jean King, Nancy Richey, Peaches Bartkowicz, (front row, left to right): Judy Dalton, Kerry Melville, Rosie Casals, Gladys Heldman (representing daughter Julie), and Kristy Pigeon with their one-dollar bills after signing pro contracts for the Virginia Slims Tour in September 1970.

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  • Title: The Original 9
  • Creator: RGD0006N-1970-2841-004, Houston Post Photographs, Houston Public Library, HMRC
  • Date Created: 1970-09-23
  • Location Created: Houston, TX
  • Subject Keywords: Original 9
  • Rights: RGD0006N-1970-2841-004, Houston Post Photographs, Houston Public Library, HMRC
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