Althea Gibson Tapestries

Description: Althea Gibson was a trailblazing African American athlete who broke racial barriers in tennis, becoming the first Black player to win Wimbledon and the U.S. Nationals (now the U.S. Open). Her remarkable achievements and pioneering spirit not only transformed the sport of tennis but also inspired generations of athletes, leaving an enduring legacy of excellence and inclusion in sports history.

Description: Althea Gibson was an American tennis player and one of the first Black athletes to cross the color line of international tennis

Description: Althea Neale Gibson was an American tennis player and professional golfer, and one of the first Black athletes to cross the color line of international tennis. In 1956, she became the first African American to win a Grand Slam event.

Description: Althea Gibson 1956 Us National Championships

Description: Althea Neale Gibson was an American tennis player and professional golfer, and one of the first Black athletes to cross the color line of international tennis. In 1956, she became the first African American to win a Grand Slam event.