Tennis great Billie Jean King threw out the first pitch at today’s game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros. King has owned the Philadelphia Freedoms of World Team Tennis since 1974. (Elton John’s song “Philadelphia Freedom” was written in honor of King, his friend).

King was introduced to the crowd as "one of America's greatest sports icons and social justice pioneers." She didn't throw from the mound, but still showed nice form:

Tennis great Billie Jean King threw out the first pitch at today’s game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros. King has owned the Philadelphia Freedoms of World Team Tennis since 1974. (Elton John’s song “Philadelphia Freedom” was written in honor of King, his friend).

King was introduced to the crowd as “one of America’s greatest sports icons and social justice pioneers.” She didn’t throw from the mound, but still showed nice form:

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