Althea Gibson

Althea Gibson
Author: Beatrice Gormley
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2005
Genre: African American women tennis players
ISBN: 0689871872


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Althea Gibson (1927-2003) was the first black tennis player ever to compete in the U.S. Open and at Wimbledon in England. This biography focuses on Gibson's spirited childhood and highlights the traits that later made her a champion. Illustrations.


Althea Gibson
Language: en
Pages: 228
Authors: Beatrice Gormley
Categories: African American women tennis players
Type: BOOK - Published: 2005 - Publisher: Simon and Schuster

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Althea Gibson (1927-2003) was the first black tennis player ever to compete in the U.S. Open and at Wimbledon in England. This biography focuses on Gibson's spi
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Pages: 35
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Language: en
Pages: 114
Authors: Jackie F. Stanmyre
Categories: Juvenile Nonfiction
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Barriers have existed to deny people the chance to compete athletically based on their race, ethnic background, or sex. Some athletes, through their courage and