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Ashe, Jr. Arthur
Ashe, Jr.
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.
Sports Illustrated: Arthur Ashe Biography Site
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Page created June 18, 2003. Anne Pemberton. Updated Thu, April 24, 2008 . AP.
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