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“Someone once told me that God figured that I was a pretty good juggler. I could keep a lot of balls in the air at one time. So He said, "Let's see if he can juggle another one."”

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Arthur Ashe
Arthur Ashe

Arthur Ashe was an American tennis player who achieved significant success in the early 1970s. Known for his exceptional skill and tenacity, Ashe won the men's singles title at the U.S. Open in 1975, and the doubles titles at the French Open and Wimbledon in 1968. Beyond his tennis achievements, Ashe was also committed to the causes of racial equality and social justice. more

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