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Elev8

Sep 15, 2011 at 9:30 am

Hero In Time: Althea Gibson

Hero In Time: Althea Gibson

Althea Gibson born August 25, 1927 – September 28, 2003 was a World No. 1 American sportswoman who became the first African-American woman to be a competitor on the world tennis tour and the first to win a Grand Slam title in 1956.

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J J

May 26, 2011 at 7:54 pm

Did You Know…

Did You Know…

Althea Gibson (August 25, 1927 – September 28, 2003)

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J J

Sep 8, 2010 at 4:14 pm

Did you know…

Did you know…

Althea Gibson August 25, 1927 – September 28, 2003

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Warren Balentine

Feb 24, 2010 at 9:10 am

Althea Gibson: Tennis and Golf Pioneer

Althea Gibson:  Tennis and Golf Pioneer

Althea Gibson was the first african american to win in the US Open, paving the way for Venus and Serena. Follow us as we celebrate Althea during Black History Month.

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J J

Feb 24, 2010 at 9:10 am

Althea Gibson: Tennis and Golf Pioneer

Althea Gibson:  Tennis and Golf Pioneer

Althea Gibson was the first african american to win in the US Open, paving the way for Venus and Serena. Follow us as we celebrate Althea during Black History Month.

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