In 1968, Arthur Ashe Made History At The U.S. Open
Arthur Ashe captured the first US Open men’s championship in 1968, becoming the first African-American man to win a major title. Continue reading In 1968, Arthur Ashe Made History At The U.S. Open
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Profile: Arthur Ashe (1943-1993)
Arthur Robert Ashe Jr. was an American professional tennis player who won three Grand Slam singles titles. Ashe was the first black player selected to the United States Davis Cup team and the only black man ever to win the singles title at Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Australian Open. He retired in 1980. Continue reading Profile: Arthur Ashe (1943-1993)
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