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Black Fact = (1958) Althea Gibson

Post on: January 23, 2024

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Black Fact= 1958 (Jan. 23) – Althea Gibson was named “Female Athlete of the Year,” becoming the first black female athlete to be so honored on this date in 1958. #theraydiotwins

(Original Caption) 6/27/1957-London, England- Althea Gibson, in action at Wimbledon, is shown is some fancy hand and foot action during play against Mrs. Z. Kormoczy of Hungary in the second day round of Tennis Championships at Wimbledon. Miss Gibson won in two straight sets in this first round of the ladies singles.

(Original Caption) 6/27/1957-London, England- Althea Gibson, in action at Wimbledon, is shown is some fancy hand and foot action during play against Mrs. Z. Kormoczy of Hungary in the second day round of Tennis Championships at Wimbledon. Miss Gibson won in two straight sets in this first round of the ladies singles.

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