The Life of Arthur Ashe Smashing the Color Barrier in Tennis |
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| Author:
| Wright, David K. |
| Series title: | Legendary African Americans Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7660-6260-3 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2014 |
| Publisher: | Enslow Publishing, LLC
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $31.61 |
Book Description:
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This is an interesting look at the life and career of this talented tennis legend, Arthur Ashe was the first African-American male ever to play professional tennis, and would go on to win thirty-three tournaments. A teacher, author, and activist, as well as a tennis star, Ashe continued to be politically and socially active until he died of AIDS-related pneumonia.
This is an interesting look at the life and career of this talented tennis legend, Arthur Ashe was the first African-American male ever to play professional tennis, and would go on to win thirty-three tournaments. A teacher, author, and activist, as well as a tennis star, Ashe continued to be politically and socially active until he died of AIDS-related pneumonia.