Althea Gibson, the groundbreaking tennis player who became the first African American to win a Wimbledon singles title, was born on August 25, 1927. She made history in 1957 when she won Wimbledon, breaking significant racial barriers in the sport. She also won several other major titles, including the French Open and the U.S. Open, and is celebrated for her pioneering contributions to both tennis and racial integration in sports.
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