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Althea Gibson was as important as Jackie Robinson

By Jemele Hill
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Friday, July 6, 2007

There's been a tribute missing at this year's Wimbledon. We know all about these sports pioneers and barrier breakers: Jackie Robinson, Arthur Ashe, Tiger Woods. But one name doesn't come up nearly enough. And if there ever was a year for us to remember her, it's this year. So remember her along with me … Althea Gibson. Today marks the 50th anniversary of Gibson's historic singles win at the All-England Club, when she became the first black to bring home tennis' most prestigious title. ...

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