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Arthur Ashe (1943-1993) World No. 1 professional tennis player, born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. During his career, he won three Grand Slam titles, putting him among the best ever from the United States. Ashe, an African American, was the first black player ever selected to the United States Davis Cup team and the only black man to ever win the singles title at Wimbledon, the US Open, or Australian Open. He is also remembered for his efforts to further social causes. Arthur Ashe, Sacred 3, Roger Federer, Tennis Legends, Black Legends, Professional Tennis Players, Sports Hero, Sports Stars, Sport Icon
Arthur Ashe (1943-1993) World No. 1 professional tennis player, born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. During his career, he won three Grand Slam titles, putting him among the best ever from the United States. Ashe, an African American, was the first black player ever selected to the United States Davis Cup team and the only black man to ever win the singles title at Wimbledon, the US Open, or Australian Open. He is also remembered for his efforts to further social causes.
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Gotta Have It!
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In 1955, Althea Gibson almost retired from tennis. Had she done so, she would have denied herself her greatest moments. Two years later, Gibson, who started her career playing paddle tennis in New York’s Harlem neighborhood, was claiming both the British and United States singles titles. Read more: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonianmag/which-these-summertime-athletes-should-be-displayed-walls-national-portrait-gallery-180958972/#84FoGOkCKLLGFU7B.99 Womens History Month, Women In History, Harlem Gospel, American Tennis Players, Ethel Waters, Johnny Mathis, Vintage Black Glamour, New York Museums
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In 1955, Althea Gibson almost retired from tennis. Had she done so, she would have denied herself her greatest moments. Two years later, Gibson, who started her career playing paddle tennis in New York’s Harlem neighborhood, was claiming both the British and United States singles titles. Read more: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonianmag/which-these-summertime-athletes-should-be-displayed-walls-national-portrait-gallery-180958972/#84FoGOkCKLLGFU7B.99
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Althea Gibson
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Althea Gibson - Wikipedia
Althea Gibson - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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<b>1950s</b> Althea Gibson not only broke the style rules on the grass court at Wimbledon, but was also the first black American to win the women’s championship title. Tennis Magazine, Tennis Whites, Billy Jean, Harlem Globetrotters, Tennis World
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<b>1950s</b> Althea Gibson not only broke the style rules on the grass court at Wimbledon, but was also the first black American to win the women’s championship title.
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Ravageuses wait. | Althea Gibson
Les Ravageurs
Les Ravageurs
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How Althea Gibson Became the First African-American to Win Wimbledon
Althea Gibson with Jackie Robinson, 1951
1958 Wimbledon Ladies Singles Winner...Althea Gibson Beauty Inside, Serena Williams, Historical Photos
1958 Wimbledon Ladies Singles Winner...Althea Gibson
Sixty-five years ago, Althea Gibson made the U.S. national championships live up to its name. (Wikimedia Commons) Columbus, Wikipedia Logo, American Athletes
Stirring Up a Breeze | Tennis.com
Sixty-five years ago, Althea Gibson made the U.S. national championships live up to its name. (Wikimedia Commons)
Althea Gibson, Athlete (1927-2003) Because before Venus, before Serena, there was Althea, who in 1957 became the first African American to win Wimbledon. (She did it again in 1958!) Political Figures, Bold And The Beautiful
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Althea Gibson, Athlete (1927-2003) Because before Venus, before Serena, there was Althea, who in 1957 became the first African American to win Wimbledon. (She did it again in 1958!)
Althea Gibson (1927 - 2003) Tennis player, she won the singles title at Wimbledon and the US Open twice each, she was the first black champion in both tournaments African American Women, American History, Beyonce Flawless, Women In America
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Althea Gibson (1927 - 2003) Tennis player, she won the singles title at Wimbledon and the US Open twice each, she was the first black champion in both tournaments
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Althea Gibson holding Wimbeldon trophy plate, 1957
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Althea Gibson and Millicent Miller at Merion Cricket Club, Haverford, Pennsylvania. 1958 Cricket Club, Famous Black
Althea Gibson and Millicent Miller at Merion Cricket Club, Haverford, Pennsylvania. 1958
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10 Little-Known Black History Figures Who Made A Big Change
Althea Gibson | 10 Little-Known Black History Figures Who Made A Big Change
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Althea Gibson at Wimbledon
On this day....July 06. 1957...Althea Gibson....first Black woman to win Wimbledon singles championship Black Women, Win, July, Dark Skinned Women
On this day....July 06. 1957...Althea Gibson....first Black woman to win Wimbledon singles championship
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Althea Gibson Widely regarded as one of the most talented athletes in the United States, Althea Gibson overcame extreme racism to break barriers in tennis and pave the way for talented athletes of all races to compete equally. Today In History, Adventure Fiction, Important People
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Althea Gibson Widely regarded as one of the most talented athletes in the United States, Althea Gibson overcame extreme racism to break barriers in tennis and pave the way for talented athletes of all races to compete equally.
Althea Gibson Tennis (1950-1958) Althea Gibson was an American tennis player, and the first African-American athlete of either gender to cross the color line of national and international tennis. As the first black woman to compete on the world tennis tour and the first to win a Grand Slam in 1956, Althea was a true titan in a sport that was predominantly white, both then and now. In total, she racked up six Grand Slam singles titles. Black History Month Quotes, Black Womanhood
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Althea Gibson Tennis (1950-1958) Althea Gibson was an American tennis player, and the first African-American athlete of either gender to cross the color line of national and international tennis. As the first black woman to compete on the world tennis tour and the first to win a Grand Slam in 1956, Althea was a true titan in a sport that was predominantly white, both then and now. In total, she racked up six Grand Slam singles titles.
Althea Gibson was the first African-American to compete at the U.S. National Championships on August 25, 1950. The sociological and historical significance that memorable day had was enormous for African-Americans in their pursuit of breaking down color lines and paving the way for equal opportunities. Tennis Association, No Game No Life, Hall Of Famer, National Championship
Althea Gibson
Althea Gibson was the first African-American to compete at the U.S. National Championships on August 25, 1950. The sociological and historical significance that memorable day had was enormous for African-Americans in their pursuit of breaking down color lines and paving the way for equal opportunities.
8/22/1951 Althea Gibson becomes first African-American on U.S. tennis tour /http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/althea-gibson-becomes-first-african-american-on-u-s-tennis-tour?et_cid=79520311&et_rid=1213276648&linkid=http%3a%2f%2fwww.history.com%2fthis-day-in-history%2falthea-gibson-becomes-first-african-american-on-u-s-tennis-tour1950 Lawn Tennis Association, Bobby Riggs
Althea Gibson becomes first African American on U.S. tennis tour | August 22, 1950 | HISTORY
8/22/1951 Althea Gibson becomes first African-American on U.S. tennis tour /http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/althea-gibson-becomes-first-african-american-on-u-s-tennis-tour?et_cid=79520311&et_rid=1213276648&linkid=http%3a%2f%2fwww.history.com%2fthis-day-in-history%2falthea-gibson-becomes-first-african-american-on-u-s-tennis-tour1950