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“I always wanted to be somebody...If I've made it, it's half because I was game to take a wicked amount of punishment along the way, and half because there were an awful lot of people who cared enough to help me.”

Quote by Althea Gibson

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Althea Gibson, born on August 25, 1927, and died on September 28, 2003, was an American tennis player. She was the first African American to win a Grand Slam singles title and the first woman to win a Grand Slam doubles title. Gibson's achievements not only excelled in the tennis field but also broke racial and gender barriers, setting an example for many athletes. more

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