In 1956 Althea Gibson (1927-2003) became the first African-American to win a Grand Slam title (the French Championships). The following year she won both Wimbledon and the US Nationals. Lifetime membership card of the American Tennis Association Inc. owned by Althea Gibson. The card is gold with black lettering. The American Tennis Association logo is in the top right corner. Written across the top of the card is “American Tennis / Association, Inc. / ACCOUNT NO. / 0508L.” An outline of a tennis racket is behind the lettering. Written at the center of the card is “MS ALTHEA GIBSON / LIFE MEMBER.” Text at the bottom left of the card reads “Albert Tucker / EXECUTIVE SECRETARY.” Text at the bottom right of the card reads “Richard Bradley / PRESIDENT.” Artist Unknown. (Photo by Heritage Art/Heritage Images via Getty Images)
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