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African American women tennis players Discrimination in sports Discrimination in sports United States History 20th century Gibson, Althea 1927-2003 Racism in sports Racism in sports United States History 20th century SPORTS & RECREATION / Racket Sports / Tennis United States Women tennis players Women tennis players United States BiographyFilter By Authors
Jacobs, Sally H.Jacobs, Sally H.
Summary: "A captivating book that brilliantly reveals an American sports legend long overlooked. Sally Jacobs tells the riveting story of Althea Gibson, my personal hero, who overcame daunting odds - on the tennis court and off - to stand at the world pinnacle of her sport and became an inspiration to many." - Billie Jean King In 1950, three years after Jackie Robinson first walked onto the diamond at...
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2023
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