Bobby Riggs
1918 - 1995
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Quotes
Biography
Bobby Riggs (1918–1995) was an American tennis player known for his controversial and entertaining approach to the sport. He was a former World No. 1 player and gained further fame with his high-profile match against Billie Jean King, promoting gender equality in tennis. Riggs was known for his showmanship and outspoken personality both on and off the court, making him a charismatic figure in the tennis world.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
I want to make money. I'm doing it for the money.
2
Women lose at tennis due to emotional instability.
3
I'm the male chauvinist pig that they're all talking about.
4
Billie Jean King is a great women's tennis player, but she doesn't have the nerve to take me on.
5
Women belong in the bedroom and kitchen, in that order.