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Award-winning book highlights tennis legend Althea Gibson’s trailblazing work in golfAlthea Gibson was one of the greatest athletes of ... When asked about her inspiration for the award-winning biography, Brown says it resulted from her passion for sports history and golf.
WECT is proudly celebrating Black History Month as we showcase the people, places and events that shape the history of ...
She went on to win two Wimbledon titles and two U.S. National Championships in singles, in addition to six Slams in doubles. "Althea Gibson really is the Jackie Robinson of tennis," said USTA ...
Before Althea Gibson could play -- much less win -- major tennis tournaments, another opponent had to be defeated. But Gibson had less control against this foe, which went by the name segregation.
On day three of Black History Month, The Post and Courier honors Althea Gibson, the first black player at the French and U.S Open, and black Wimbledon champion.
On Monday, Day 1 at the US Open and Women's Equality Day, a statue of Althea Gibson was unveiled in Flushing ... In 1956, she became the first black player to win a Grand Slam, and in 1957 she ...
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Althea Gibson left through back doors to open ... She made history again by becoming the first Black player to win the French Open in 1956 and Wimbledon in 1957.
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