A brand new exhibit in New York City is honoring the landmark Title IX ruling that paved the way for a more equitable future for female athletes.
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In 1972, they boldly called a meeting with their athletic director and showed up naked, with only the words Title IX written on their bodies."That really paved the way for the implementation of Title IX because it had already passed," Reidy said.And unsung hero Wyomia Tyus was seen as a beacon of bravery, facing racism head one after the track and field sprinter wore dark colored shorts instead of the team issued white ones.
"Even most recently how thrilled were we to see the U.S. Soccer Federation's ruling and agreement on pay equality for both women and men's soccer teams," Reidy said. In one part of the exhibit, there are athletic and historic pieces which span decades, including Billy Jean King's tennis racket from 1973.