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The record holder for the most Grand Slam titles in the Open Era stands on the shoulders of giants
The five-time major winner lived on West 143rd, now to be known as Althea Gibson Way
Clinton Yates on how Black athletes have made a difference in our society and our lives
‘She’s our Jackie Robinson of tennis’
From Ali to Althea Gibson and Bill Russell to LeBron, players have used their platform to spotlight injustice and chosen ceremonial moments to take a stand
In 1968, he was among the iconic athletes who put others before self
Gibson took the women’s singles and doubles crowns in 1957
Althea Gibson, Jerry Rice and Earl the Pearl, Sweetness represent the best of HBCU athleticism
The two-time U.S. national champion will be immortalized at US Open site
Brazilian won her first Grand Slam doubles title with Althea Gibson
