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   Arthur Robert Ashe Jr. (July 10, 1943 – February 6, 1993) was an American professional tennis player. He won three Grand Slam titles in singles and two in doubles. Ashe was the first black player selected to the United States Davis Cup team, and the only black man ever to win the singles titles at Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Australian Open.

   • Plays: Right-handed (one-handed backhand)
   • Turned pro: 1969 (amateur tour from 1959)

   • Retired: 1980
   • Tour Finals: F (1978)

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3. www.biography.com › athletes › arthur-asheArthur Ashe - Quotes, Death & Facts - Biography

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   Apr 2, 2014 · Arthur Ashe became the first (and remains the only) African American male tennis player to win the U.S. Open and Wimbledon singles titles. He was also the first African American man to earn the...

4. arthurashe.ucla.edu › life-storyLife Story | Arthur Ashe Legacy

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   On February 6, 1993 Arthur Ashe died of AIDS-related pneumonia in New York at the age of 49. His body was laid in state at the Governor’s Mansion in his hometown of Richmond, VA. He was the first person to lie in state at the mansion since the Confederate general Stonewall Jackson in 1863.

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     Arthur Ashe v Jimmy Connors: Wimbledon Final 1975 (Extended Highlights)

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6. www.britannica.com › biography › Arthur-AsheArthur Ashe | Civil Rights Activist, Grand Slam Champion

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   Arthur Ashe (born July 10, 1943, Richmond, Virginia, U.S.—died February 6, 1993, New York, New York) was an American tennis player, the first Black winner of a major men’s singles championship. Ashe began to play tennis at the age of seven in a neighbourhood park.

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7. www.history.com › this-day-in-history › tennis-greatTennis great Arthur Ashe dies of AIDS | February 6, 1993 ...

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   Nov 16, 2009 · On February 6, 1993, tennis champion Arthur Ashe, the only African American man to win Wimbledon and the U.S. and Australian Opens, dies of complications from AIDS, at age 49 in New York City.

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   Who was Arthur Ashe?

   • Arthur Ashe was an American tennis player, the first Black winner of a major men’s singles championship. Ashe began to play tennis at the age of seven in a neighbourhood park. He was coached by Walter Johnson of Lynchburg, Virginia, who had coached tennis champion Althea Gibson. Ashe moved to St.

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   How did Arthur Ashe die?

   • On February 6, 1993 Arthur Ashe died of AIDS-related pneumonia in New York at the age of 49. His body was laid in state at the Governor’s Mansion in his hometown of Richmond, VA. He was the first person to lie in state at the mansion since the Confederate general Stonewall Jackson in 1863. More than 5,000 people lined up to walk past the casket.

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   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Arthur Ashe (born July 10, 1943, Richmond, Virginia, U.S.—died February 6, 1993, New York, New York) was an American tennis player, the first Black winner of a major men’s singles championship. Ashe began to play tennis at the age of seven in a neighbourhood park.

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   Why did Arthur Ashe become famous?

   • Before long, his widespread popularity among white as well as Black consumers helped usher in endorsement opportunities for other Black athletes. Arthur Ashe in Sydney, Australia in December 1976 to play in the Telecom Challenge tournament, pictured with a Head racket.

   How Arthur Ashe Transformed Tennis—and Athlete Activism

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9. www.history.com › news › arthur-ashe-black-tennisHow Arthur Ashe Transformed Tennis—and Athlete Activism

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   Sep 10, 2018 · How Arthur Ashe Transformed Tennis—and Athlete Activism. Having grown up in the segregated South, Ashe became the first Black man to win the U.S. Open in 1968. The victory helped him find his...

10. arthurashe.com › pages › legacyIcon. Activist. Champion. — The Legacy of Arthur Ashe

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    Arthur Ashe was a legendary tennis player: he was the first Black man to win the U.S. Open, Wimbledon, and a slate of other history-making titles. But he was also a champion for civil rights and social justice; an activist for numerous initiatives related to heart health, urban health, and HIV/AIDS; an advocate for youth access to sports; a ...