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6 facts about Althea Gibson, the first Black U.S. Open winner
As such, it’s important to revisit one of the most pioneering figures to grace the U.S. Open's grounds, the trailblazing Althea Gibson ... been the athlete's 95th birthday.) ...
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Althea Gibson sculpture pays tribute to a legend
On Monday, Day 1 at the US Open and Women's Equality Day, a statue of Althea ... on why Gibson wasn't recognized earlier (Gibson passed away in 2003 and would have celebrated her 92nd birthday ...