Bobby Riggs — Pics

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September 20, 2017 12:53PM EDT

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King Riggs Press Conference

King Riggs Press Conference — Billie Jean King, left, and Bobby Riggs smile during questioning at a New York conference Wednesday, July 11,1973. The two have agreed to meet in a $100,000 match.(AP Photo/AC)

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RIGGS KING

RIGGS KING — Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs smile during a news conference in New York to publicize their upcoming match at the Houston Astrodome, July 11, 1973. (AP Photo)

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Bobby Riggs 1973

Bobby Riggs 1973 — Former world tennis champion Bobby Riggs is seen as he takes his vitamins and supplements as part of his training program for his match with Billie Jean King, Sept. 18, 1973. Riggs takes about 415 pills a day. (AP Photo/Ed Kolenovsky)

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Bobby Riggs, Billie Jean King

Bobby Riggs, Billie Jean King — Wimbledon champion Billie Jean King checks the muscle on her nemesis, Bobby Riggs, in New York, July 11, 1973. King and Riggs announced they will meet in a $100,000 tennis grudge match like the one in which Riggs bested Margaret Court earlier this year. Time and place is yet to be announced. Mrs. King is 26 years younger than Riggs. (AP Photo/Anthony Camerano)

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Wimbledon Riggs 1939, WIMBLEDON, England United Kingdom

Wimbledon Riggs 1939, WIMBLEDON, England United Kingdom — Riggs Bobby Riggs is seen with the Wimbledon men’s singles championship cup
Wimbledon Riggs 1939, WIMBLEDON, England United Kingdom

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American Tennis Player Bobby Riggs (right) With Cooke (left) Robert Larimore ‘bobby’ Riggs (february 25 1918 Oo October 25 1995) Was An American 1930soo40s Tennis Player Who Was The World No. 1 Or The Co-world No. 1 Player For Three Years First As

American Tennis Player Bobby Riggs (right) With Cooke (left) Robert Larimore ‘bobby’ Riggs (february 25 1918 Oo October 25 1995) Was An American 1930soo40s Tennis Player Who Was The World No. 1 Or The Co-world No. 1 Player For Three Years First As — American Tennis Player Bobby Riggs (right) With Cooke (left) Robert Larimore ‘bobby’ Riggs (february 25 1918 Oo October 25 1995) Was An American 1930soo40s Tennis Player Who Was The World No. 1 Or The Co-world No. 1 Player For Three Years First As An Amateur In 1939 Then As A Professional In 1946 And 1947. He Played His First Professional Tennis Match On December 26 1941. After Being Mostly Forgotten For Many Years He Gained Far More Fame In 1973 At The Age Of 55 By Challenge Matches Against Two Of The Top Female Players In The World. ‘the Battle Of The Sexes’ Match Against Billie Jean King Was One Of The Most Famous Tennis Events Of All Time In Which He Lost The $100 000 Winner Take All Prize.
American Tennis Player Bobby Riggs (right) With Cooke (left) Robert Larimore ‘bobby’ Riggs (february 25 1918 Oo October 25 1995) Was An American 1930soo40s Tennis Player Who Was The World No. 1 Or The Co-world No. 1 Player For Three Years First As

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American Tennis Player Bobby Riggs At Wimbledon Robert Larimore ‘bobby’ Riggs (february 25 1918 Oo October 25 1995) Was An American 1930soo40s Tennis Player Who Was The World No. 1 Or The Co-world No. 1 Player For Three Years First As An Amateur In

American Tennis Player Bobby Riggs At Wimbledon Robert Larimore ‘bobby’ Riggs (february 25 1918 Oo October 25 1995) Was An American 1930soo40s Tennis Player Who Was The World No. 1 Or The Co-world No. 1 Player For Three Years First As An Amateur In — American Tennis Player Bobby Riggs At Wimbledon Robert Larimore ‘bobby’ Riggs (february 25 1918 Oo October 25 1995) Was An American 1930soo40s Tennis Player Who Was The World No. 1 Or The Co-world No. 1 Player For Three Years First As An Amateur In 1939 Then As A Professional In 1946 And 1947. He Played His First Professional Tennis Match On December 26 1941. After Being Mostly Forgotten For Many Years He Gained Far More Fame In 1973 At The Age Of 55 By Challenge Matches Against Two Of The Top Female Players In The World. ‘the Battle Of The Sexes’ Match Against Billie Jean King Was One Of The Most Famous Tennis Events Of All Time In Which He Lost The $100 000 Winner Take All Prize.
American Tennis Player Bobby Riggs At Wimbledon Robert Larimore ‘bobby’ Riggs (february 25 1918 Oo October 25 1995) Was An American 1930soo40s Tennis Player Who Was The World No. 1 Or The Co-world No. 1 Player For Three Years First As An Amateur In

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Sea Bright Riggs, Sea Bright, USA

Sea Bright Riggs, Sea Bright, USA — Bobby Riggs Bobby Riggs in action at the 54th Annual Invitational Tennis Tournament at Sea Bright Lawn Tennis & Cricket Club, Sea Bright, N.J
Sea Bright Riggs, Sea Bright, USA

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American Tennis Player Bobby Riggs Robert Larimore ‘bobby’ Riggs (february 25 1918 Oo October 25 1995) Was An American 1930soo40s Tennis Player Who Was The World No. 1 Or The Co-world No. 1 Player For Three Years First As An Amateur In 1939 Then As

American Tennis Player Bobby Riggs Robert Larimore ‘bobby’ Riggs (february 25 1918 Oo October 25 1995) Was An American 1930soo40s Tennis Player Who Was The World No. 1 Or The Co-world No. 1 Player For Three Years First As An Amateur In 1939 Then As — American Tennis Player Bobby Riggs Robert Larimore ‘bobby’ Riggs (february 25 1918 Oo October 25 1995) Was An American 1930soo40s Tennis Player Who Was The World No. 1 Or The Co-world No. 1 Player For Three Years First As An Amateur In 1939 Then As A Professional In 1946 And 1947. He Played His First Professional Tennis Match On December 26 1941. After Being Mostly Forgotten For Many Years He Gained Far More Fame In 1973 At The Age Of 55 By Challenge Matches Against Two Of The Top Female Players In The World. ‘the Battle Of The Sexes’ Match Against Billie Jean King Was One Of The Most Famous Tennis Events Of All Time In Which He Lost The $100 000 Winner Take All Prize.
American Tennis Player Bobby Riggs Robert Larimore ‘bobby’ Riggs (february 25 1918 Oo October 25 1995) Was An American 1930soo40s Tennis Player Who Was The World No. 1 Or The Co-world No. 1 Player For Three Years First As An Amateur In 1939 Then As

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BOBBY RIGGS, NEW YORK, USA

BOBBY RIGGS, NEW YORK, USA — RIGGS Bobby Riggs tips his hat at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York in this photo
BOBBY RIGGS, NEW YORK, USA

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