The life of Arthur Ashe : smashing the color barrier in...

The life of Arthur Ashe: smashing the color barrier in tennis

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Author:

Wright, David K,

Series:

Legendary African Americans

Publisher:

Enslow Publishers, Inc.,

Pub. Date:

[2015]

Language:

English

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An interesting look at the life and career of this talented tennis legend, Arthur Ashe was the first African-American male ever to play professional tennis, and would go on to win thirty-three tournaments. A teacher, author, and activist, as well as a tennis star, Ashe continued to be politically and socially active until he died of AIDS-related pneumonia.

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