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 Althea Gibson

Born: August 25th, 1927

Died: September 28th, 2003

Famous For:  First African American Woman Professional Tennis Player to Win the Grand Slam

Cause of Death:  Respiratory failure

Burial Place:  Rosedale Cemetery, Orange, Essex County, New Jersey


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