Althean Gibson wins 1957 Wimbledon singles...
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July 07, 1957
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1957
* Althea Gibson wins Women's singles at Wimbledon
* First African American to win a championship there
* Historic victory breaking the color barrier in tennis
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Miss Gibson tennis Victor; Hoad to Turn Professional" with photo of Gibson receiving her trophy by Queen Elizabeth.
The front page of the sports section has a five column heading: "ALTHEA GIBSON TENNIS VICTOR" with subheads and another related photo. (see images) More on page 4.
Complete with all major sections (150+ pages), nice condition.
AI notes: On July 6, 1957, Althea Gibson made history by becoming the first Black player to win a Wimbledon singles title. She defeated Darlene Hard in the final with a score of 6–3, 6–2. This groundbreaking victory was not only a personal triumph for Gibson but also a monumental moment in sports and civil rights history. Her win at Wimbledon came after breaking racial barriers in tennis throughout the 1950s, and it solidified her place as a pioneer for African Americans in professional sports.
* Althea Gibson wins Women's singles at Wimbledon
* First African American to win a championship there
* Historic victory breaking the color barrier in tennis
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Miss Gibson tennis Victor; Hoad to Turn Professional" with photo of Gibson receiving her trophy by Queen Elizabeth.
The front page of the sports section has a five column heading: "ALTHEA GIBSON TENNIS VICTOR" with subheads and another related photo. (see images) More on page 4.
Complete with all major sections (150+ pages), nice condition.
AI notes: On July 6, 1957, Althea Gibson made history by becoming the first Black player to win a Wimbledon singles title. She defeated Darlene Hard in the final with a score of 6–3, 6–2. This groundbreaking victory was not only a personal triumph for Gibson but also a monumental moment in sports and civil rights history. Her win at Wimbledon came after breaking racial barriers in tennis throughout the 1950s, and it solidified her place as a pioneer for African Americans in professional sports.
Category: The 20th Century
