Althea Gibson (Tennis. Born, Sumpter, NY, Aug. 25, 1927; died, East Orange, NJ, Sept. 28, 2003.) Perhaps the phrase “breaking down the barriers” is thrown around a bit too loosely. When it comes to being a true pioneer and surviving in the face of prejudice to become a champion, however, Althea Gibson (later Mrs. Darden) […]
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