Explorers & Contenders: Althea Gibson
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Althea Gibson (1927-2003) was the first person to cross the color line in international tennis at a time when racial prejudice and discrimination were still accepted, if not specifically codified. Often compared to Jackie Robinson, she broke down barriers and dominated women’s tennis in the late 1950s. After retiring from tennis, she also became the first African American woman to compete in the LPGA.
