A biography of Billie Jean King, a United States women's tennis champion whose work to help women gain equality in tennis has completely changed the women's game into an important pro sport.
Muhammad Ali, the black boxer who was called "the greatest" by many, had a humble childhood in Louisville, but through perseverance went on to win, lose, and regain the title of the Heavyweight Champion of the World.
A biography of the courageous, determined woman who excelled in every sport she ever tried, and about whom some said she was the world's greatest athlete--man or woman.