Tennis icon Billie Jean King graduated from college at the age of 82, more than six decades after pausing her studies to pursue professional tennis full time.
Last year, King resumed her studies to finish her degree in history and on Monday she graduated for the California State University in Los Angeles.
"It is a privilege for me to be here as a member of your graduating class," King said at her commencement. "Yeah baby, only 61 years!"
"Like so many of my fellow graduates, I am the first member of my immediate family to graduate college, like many of you."
During her active career, King won 39 Grand Slam titles: 12 in singles, 16 in women's doubles and 11 in mixed doubles.
Until today, she advocates for gender equality and has long been a pioneer for equality and social justice. She's the founder of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) and the Women's Sports Foundation (WSF).
