1989 - Victoria Bruckner was the first girl to play in the Little League World Series. She played first base, went to bat in the cleanup position and pitched in the final game.
On September 23, 1973, Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs made history at the Houston Astrodome in the Battle of the Sexes. Leading up to the 35th anniversary, we count down the 35 top moments in women's sports since the match that sparked a cultural revolution.
Advocacy Spotlight
In two separate Capitol Hill briefings this month, advocates, including Foundation President, Aimee Mullins, spoke out on behalf of athletes with disabilities and their need for a Title IX-like law. Preceding these briefings, the state of Maryland enacted the Fitness and Athletics Equity for Students with Disabilities Act , which requires schools to ensure that students with disabilities have equal access to physical education classes and athletics programs.
Read the Foundation position on ethical provisions for athletes with disabilities