Born to Win: The Authorized Biography of Althea Gibson

by Yanick Rice Lamb and Frances Clayton Gray

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On Althea Gibson, America's first African American tennis champion: "I am grateful to Althea Gibson for having the strength and courage to break through the racial barriers in tennis. She knocked down walls that gave us more freedom to concentrate on the game. . . . Althea's accomplishments set the stage for my success, but she also made a difference for people of all backgrounds in all areas. Through beneficiaries like me, Serena, and many others...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0471471658

ISBN13:9780471471653

Release Date:August 2004

Publisher:John Wiley & Sons

Length:244 Pages

Weight:1.15 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 6.5" x 9.3"

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African-American & Black Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History Ethnic & National Miscellaneous Racket Sports Specific Groups Sports & Outdoors

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