Arthur Ashe, Jr.

(1943 - 1993)

Arthur Ashe, Jr. grew up in Richmond, Virginia.

Arthur Ashe, Jr. liked to play tennis.

But he was only allowed to play on playgrounds for African Americans.

Arthur Ashe, Jr. moved to St. Louis to improve his game.

Arthur Ashe, Jr. became a professional tennis player.

Arthur Ashe, Jr. played tennis on courts all around the world.

Arthur Ashe, Jr. was the first African American to play on the Davis Cup Team.

Arthur Ashe, Jr. was the first African American to win the US Open.

Arthur Ashe, Jr. was the first African American to win at Wimbledon in England.

Arthur Ashe, Jr. made many friends all around the world.

Arthur Ashe, Jr. died when he was 49 years old.

Netlinks for Arthur Ashe, Jr.

Sports Illustrated: Arthur Ashe Biography Site

Wikipedia: Arthur Ashe, Jr.

Official Site: Arthur Ashe

International Tennis Hall of Fame: Arthur Ashe Jr.

Arthur Ashe, Jr. Biography

Historical Society of Virginia: Arthur Ashe (Becoming a New Virginia)

Page created June 18, 2003. Anne Pemberton. Updated Mon, October 19, 2009 . AP.

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