BJK Headlines NFL In The Huddle
Billie Jean King was an honored guest at the National Football League’s Women’s Summit ahead of Super Bowl 50.
The Summit, entitled, “In the Huddle to Advance Women in Sport” comes just one day after King’s own initative through her Women’s Sports Foundation, the National Girls and Women in Sports Day; both aim to recognize and encourage young women to succeed in sports and all aspects of life.
King was joined by former Secretary of State and keynote speaker Condoleezza Rice, former LPGA superstar Annika Sorenstam, and All-American softballer Jessica Mendoza.
Learn more about the Summit here, and check out some of the best tweets from the event:
Breakfast at @NFL #inthehuddle @BillieJeanKing pic.twitter.com/SkYiHGx1co
— Annika Sorenstam (@ANNIKA59) February 4, 2016
“Dream your dream and go for it.” -@BillieJeanKing #InTheHuddle pic.twitter.com/jCAeEGGSKa
— Super Bowl (@SuperBowl) February 4, 2016
Honored to meet #nfl pioneer @jwelter47 and thrilled to learn she played tennis as a child. #inthehuddle pic.twitter.com/0IUhU9Zb7u
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) February 4, 2016
.@BillieJeanKing calls for same investment, effort, and enthusiasm to encourage girl participation in sports #InTheHuddle @NFL
— MAKERS (@MAKERSwomen) February 4, 2016
#inthehuddle with @nflcommish and Sarah Thomas at NFL Women's Summit pic.twitter.com/4vEJkM2MXr
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) February 4, 2016
Goodell said he's trying to get his daughters interested in flag football but they want to play tennis. Billie Jean King is in the audience.
— Jane McManus (@janesports) February 4, 2016
Rice pauses to tell Billie Jean King that she is one of her heroes. Room applauds. BJK is a hero for a lot of women in the room.
— Jane McManus (@janesports) February 4, 2016