JOURNAL ARTICLE

Before Venus and Serena, Tennis Had Althea Gibson.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Butler, Kelsey 3 of 3

Abstract

Johnson told Gibson she was the "key to unlock the door" that kept Black players out of the most prestigious tennis championships. After Gibson triumphed, Richard Nixon, vice president at the time, awarded Gibson her trophy. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2023/01, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:161558295
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