Althea Gibson Pillows

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: A monochrome portrait of Althea Gibson holding a tennis racket. She is smiling and wearing a suit jacket over a white collared shirt. The racket has "ALTHEA" written on it. Text "ALTHEA GIBSON" is displayed.

Description: A black and white portrait of Althea Gibson holding a tennis racquet. She is smiling and wearing a jacket and collared shirt. The text 'ALTHEA GIBSON' is displayed in a white box on the right side of the composition. The racquet has the brand 'Albed' visible.

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.