Althea Gibson Tennis Champion |
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| Author:
| Biracree, Tom |
| Series title: | Black American Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-87067-563-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 1990 |
| Publisher: | Holloway House Publishing Company
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| Imprint: | Melrose Square |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $3.95 |
Book Description:
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Born and raised in depression era Harlem, Althea,grew up to be a rebellious child with a dislike,for school but with a phenomenal ability on the,tennis court, which allowed her to not only break,the race barrier in professional tennis, but,also to become the first black woman tennis,champion of the world.
Born and raised in depression era Harlem, Althea,grew up to be a rebellious child with a dislike,for school but with a phenomenal ability on the,tennis court, which allowed her to not only break,the race barrier in professional tennis, but,also to become the first black woman tennis,champion of the world.