Billie Jean King honored with collector Barbie

Almost 50 years removed from the Original 9's founding of the Virginia Slims Circuit, Billie Jean King continues to make an impact as a leader and representative for women's rights and women's sports.

King has already been honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom and by having the National Tennis Center named after her, but the latest way she's being recognized can fit on a shelf in your home.

Mattel

There's now a Billie Jean King collector Barbie, part of the Inspiring Women Series, which "pays tribute to ... courageous women who took risks, changed rules and paved the way for generations of girls to dream bigger than ever before."

King joins Rosa Parks, Sally Ride, Florence Nightingale and Ella Fitzgerald in the collection. Her doll, $30, comes with a racquet, ball and realistic-looking tennis kit.

Last year, Naomi Osaka had a doll made in her image as well, as one of the Barbie Role Models.