Althea Gibson
Born: Aug 25, 1927
Died: Sep 28, 2003
Height: 180.34 cm
Althea Gibson shattered racial barriers in professional sports, most notably in tennis, becoming the first African-American to compete at the U.S. National Championship and Wimbledon. Her dominance culminated in a remarkable 1957-1958 period, securing both Wimbledon and U.S. National titles twice. Beyond the court, Gibson also broke ground in golf, transitioning to a professional career on the LPG... moreA tour. Her pioneering spirit and athletic achievements left an indelible mark on sports history. less
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