Althea Gibson

Althea Gibson (August 25, 1927 ? September 28, 2003) was an American sportswoman who became the first African-American woman to be a competitor on the world tennis tour on August 22, 1950. She is sometimes referred to as "the Jackie Robinson of tennis" for breaking the "color barrier".

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August 25 - 1927 - September 28 - 2003 - American - African-American - Tennis - August 22 - 1950 - Jackie Robinson - Color barrier

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