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Althea Gibson Photos: The Pictures You Need to See

Tennis players Shirley Bloomer (later Shirley Brasher, left) of Great Britain and Althea Gibson (1927 - 2003) of the USA, walk onto the court before the opening match of the Wightman Cup at Wimbledon, London, 13th June 1958. (Getty)


Althea Gibson: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

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On what would have been her 87th birthday, let's honor tennis legend Althea Gibson by taking a look at some photos.