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Althea Gibson first African-American Woman Grand Slam winner born

August 25, 1927 - January 28, 2003 (76)

Althea GibsonAlthea Gibson was born on August, 25th, 1927. She became the first African-American Wimbledon tennis champion and the first African-American to win a Grand Slam event (French Open)

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