Ashe, Arthur
1943-1993 · Contribution: 1968-1975
Tennis player and activist
First Black man to win the U.S. Open, Australian Open, and Wimbledon men's singles titles
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1943, Richmond, Virginia
- Active since
- 1963
- Category
- Sports & Athletics
- Best known for
- First Black man to win Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Australian Open
Impact on the world
Ashe broke the color barrier in men's tennis and used his platform for causes from anti-apartheid activism to AIDS awareness, redefining what an athlete's public life could be.
Sources
- Washington University Black Champions collection
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