Althea: The Life of Tennis Champion Althea Gibson - HARDCOVER

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In this gripping biography, Sally H. Jacobs illuminates the life of Althea Gibson, the trailblazing African American tennis player who broke racial barriers in a sport once dominated by whites. Just three years after Jackie Robinson’s debut in baseball, Gibson entered the exclusive US Lawn Tennis Association in 1950. From Harlem's streets to the world's most prestigious tennis courts, Gibson’s resilience and unmatched skill earned her titles at Wimbledon and Forest Hills, accolades from royalty, and historic covers on Sports Illustrated and Time. Her story doesn’t end with tennis; she also shattered norms in golf, joining the Ladies Professional Golf Association. Hailed by Billie Jean King as an inspiring legend, Gibson’s life is a testament to determination and excellence in the face of adversity.