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Tennis racquet and frame used by Althea Gibson, mid-late 20th century. Creator: Unknown

Tennis racquet and frame used by Althea Gibson, mid-late 20th century. Creator: Unknown


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Tennis racquet and frame used by Althea Gibson, mid-late 20th century. Creator: Unknown

In 1956 Althea Gibson (1927-2003) became the first African-American to win a Grand Slam title (the French Championships). The following year she won both Wimbledon and the US Nationals. The racquet is made of wood and has a brown leather wrapped handle. Gold and blue lettering near the head of the racket reads " BLUE MOON." A blue logo of a moon appears below. Gold type along handle reads " Laminated." A white " H" appears on the bottom of rackets handle

Media ID 22177454

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1980s Black History Cultural Heritage Eighties Heritage Lawn Tennis Nmaahc Tennis Tennis Racket Tennis Racquet


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