2023年3月6日 · Here are some key facts about this groundbreaking athlete. 1. Althea Gibson’s first sport was ping-pong. Born on August 25, 1927, in South Carolina to parents who worked …

2014年4月2日 · Althea Gibson was the first African American tennis player to compete at the U.S. National Championships in 1950, and the first Black player to compete at Wimbledon in 1951.

2024年12月1日 · Discover 16 fascinating facts about Althea Gibson, the trailblazing African-American tennis player who shattered barriers and made history.

Althea Neale Gibson (August 25, 1927 – September 28, 2003) was an American tennis player and professional golfer, and one of the first Black athletes to cross the color line of international …

2015年1月4日 · During the French Open, Althea Gibson won a Grand Slam Title. She gained the record as the first person of color who could win such a prestigious title in 1956. The …

2024年12月21日 · Althea Gibson (born August 25, 1927, Silver, South Carolina, U.S.—died September 28, 2003, East Orange, New Jersey) was an American tennis player who …

2009年11月9日 · Trailblazing athlete Althea Gibson became the first great African American player in women’s tennis. Raised primarily in Harlem section of New York City, she won a …