Althea Gibson overcame unbelievable odds to achieve international acclaim and 
success. Her journey from the violent streets of Harlem to the royal courts of 
Wimbledon reveals her strength of character and her remarkable composure in 
the face of racial prejudice. A pioneer in both amateur tennis and professional golf, 
Althea paved the way for the likes of Venus Williams and Tiger Woods.  
 
Althea has often been referred to as the Jackie Robinson of tennis.  She not only broke
barriers in tennis, but she was also the first black woman on the LPGA tour.