Althea Gibson
Day 5/28
Black History portraits—Althea Gibson
She was an American tennis player and professional golfer, and the first black athlete to cross the color line of international tennis. In 1956, she became the first person of color to win a Grand Slam title. She also became the first black player to compete on the pro women's golf tour.
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Feb 5, 2018
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