スミソニアン博物館さんのインスタグラム動画 - (スミソニアン博物館Instagram)「“I thought it would set us back 50 years if I didn’t win that match. It would ruin the women’s [tennis] tour and affect all women’s self-esteem. To beat a 55-year-old guy was no thrill for me. The thrill was exposing a lot of new people to tennis.” - Billie Jean King Fifty years ago, Billie Jean King wore this outfit when she played Bobby Riggs in what would be known as a “Battle of the Sexes” in Houston, Texas. This match aired on prime-time TV, where tens of millions of viewers tuned in to watch as King beat Riggs in straight sets. King’s victory is considered to be a major milestone in tennis. This dress is in the collection of our @amhistorymuseum, you can now explore it in 3D thanks to our @smithsonian3D. #GameChagningWomen」9月21日 0時11分