The World's Greatest

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Jackie Robinson Robinson Family, Jackie Robinson, American Indian Wars, African American History, First Black Baseball Player, 1956 Olympics, Copa America Centenario, Jesse Owens, Field Athletes
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As the ‪US Open begins, I'd like everyone to remember one of the legends who paved the way for @SerenaWilliams, @VenusWilliams, @SloaneStephens and more. Althea Gibson (1927-2003), the first Black winner of the French Open (1956), the US Open and Wimbledon (both in 1957), photographed by Carl Van Vechten on November 20, 1958. Photo: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library. #vintageblackglamour #vbgbook #AltheaGibson #tennis #usopen #usopen2015 The Words, Althea Gibson, Gentleman, Tennis Photos, Grand Slam Titles, Tennis Legends, Vintage Black Glamour, High Jump
As the ‪US Open begins, I'd like everyone to remember one of the legends who paved the way for @SerenaWilliams, @VenusWilliams, @SloaneStephens and more. Althea Gibson (1927-2003), the first Black winner of the French Open (1956), the US Open and Wimbledon (both in 1957), photographed by Carl Van Vechten on November 20, 1958. Photo: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library. #vintageblackglamour #vbgbook #AltheaGibson #tennis #usopen #usopen2015
On 12/21/1984, a small crowd in Elkins, W.Va., filtered into the town armory to watch a women's basketball game between powerhouse West Virginia and the tiny University of Charleston. With 11 minutes, 18 seconds remaining in the game, West Virginia's 6-foot-7 junior center, Georgeann Wells, took a long pass at half court, and with a clear path to the basket, rose up and slammed the ball. With the 1st official dunk in a college game, women's sports reached a milestone. College Games, Women's Basketball, Steppers, Armory, Slammed, The World's Greatest, Wells, Dunk, West Virginia
On 12/21/1984, a small crowd in Elkins, W.Va., filtered into the town armory to watch a women's basketball game between powerhouse West Virginia and the tiny University of Charleston. With 11 minutes, 18 seconds remaining in the game, West Virginia's 6-foot-7 junior center, Georgeann Wells, took a long pass at half court, and with a clear path to the basket, rose up and slammed the ball. With the 1st official dunk in a college game, women's sports reached a milestone.
Abebe Bikila was an Ethiopian double Olympic marathon champion. He is most famous for winning a marathon gold medal at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome while running barefoot. In doing so, he also set the new world marathon record. | "I wanted the world to know that my country, Ethiopia, has always won with determination and heroism." Wow Facts, Wtf Fun Facts, Funny Facts, Random Facts, Silly Facts, Crazy Facts, Did You Know Facts, Things To Know, Africa Negra
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Abebe Bikila was an Ethiopian double Olympic marathon champion. He is most famous for winning a marathon gold medal at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome while running barefoot. In doing so, he also set the new world marathon record. | "I wanted the world to know that my country, Ethiopia, has always won with determination and heroism."
Hidden History: A tennis star and basketball legend, Washington dominated the black tennis world and paved the way for the present-day stars of the WNBA. Miss Washington, Tennis Association, American Athletes, Tennis Champion, Tennis World, Tennis Players Female, Tennis Stars, Basketball Legends
Hidden History: A tennis star and basketball legend, Washington dominated the black tennis world and paved the way for the present-day stars of the WNBA.
Ora Mae Washington (tennis player) born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA or Caroline County, Virginia, USA on January 23, 1898 or 1899 American Women, Native American, Womens History Month, Women In History, Women Athletes, Female Athletes, Divas
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Ora Mae Washington (tennis player) born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA or Caroline County, Virginia, USA on January 23, 1898 or 1899
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Alice Coachman  First Black Woman to win a gold medal & only woman to bring home the gold for the United States at the 1948 London Olympics. Young Athletes, Pro Athletes, Black History, Rosie The Riveter Poster, Olympic Records
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Alice Coachman First Black Woman to win a gold medal & only woman to bring home the gold for the United States at the 1948 London Olympics.
Alice Marie Coachman was a great American athlete. She specialized in high jump and was the first black woman to win an Olympic gold medal. In 2002 she was designated a Women's History Month Honoree by the National Women's History Project. Life Captions, Inspiring Athletes, Wilma Rudolph, Sister Day
Alice Marie Coachman was a great American athlete. She specialized in high jump and was the first black woman to win an Olympic gold medal. In 2002 she was designated a Women's History Month Honoree by the National Women's History Project.
Congratulations to Philadelphia Flyers assistant Captain Wayne Simmonds for being picked the Most Valuable Player in Sunday's NHL ALL-Star game. Wayne Simmonds became the first Philadelphia Flyers in 37 years to pick up M.V.P honors in an All-Star game. Simmonds was able to come back to Los Angeles, California where he started his NHL career. He was able to score his All-Star Hat Trick in front of his former Los Angeles home fans. This also marks the first time a Black player becomes All-Star M. Rangers Hockey, Ice Hockey Teams, Sports Teams, Hockey Girls, Hockey Mom, Bruins Hockey, Hockey Stuff, Flyers Players, Hockey Players
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Congratulations to Philadelphia Flyers assistant Captain Wayne Simmonds for being picked the Most Valuable Player in Sunday's NHL ALL-Star game. Wayne Simmonds became the first Philadelphia Flyers in 37 years to pick up M.V.P honors in an All-Star game. Simmonds was able to come back to Los Angeles, California where he started his NHL career. He was able to score his All-Star Hat Trick in front of his former Los Angeles home fans. This also marks the first time a Black player becomes All-Star M.