Althea

Autor*innen

• Sally H. Jacobs

Parameter

• Autobiografien und Memoiren
• Biografien
• Historisches Thema
• Sachliteratur
• Sport

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This captivating book reveals the story of Althea Gibson, an American sports legend who overcame tremendous odds to become a trailblazer in tennis. In 1950, just three years after Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball, the exclusive US Lawn Tennis Association reluctantly welcomed Gibson, a young Black woman from Harlem. Despite her unconventional appearance, her extraordinary talent quickly silenced critics and established her as one of the greatest tennis champions in American history. Raised in New York and trained by tennis-playing doctors, Gibson's skill allowed her to compete globally, winning prestigious titles at Wimbledon and Forest Hills repeatedly. She defied expectations, meeting Queen Elizabeth II and becoming the first Black woman on the cover of Sports Illustrated and the second on Time. In a crowning achievement, she was ranked the No. 1 female tennis player in the world for both 1957 and 1958. Seven years later, Gibson broke barriers once more by becoming the first Black woman to join the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA). Sally H. Jacobs, a former Boston Globe reporter, masterfully tells the heartwarming story of this remarkable pioneer, highlighting her legacy as a champion and one of the most significant figures in 20th-century America.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2023
• Einband: Hardcover