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Arthur Ashe: Tennis superstar, activist and author from Richmond
Arthur Ashe was only 49 years old when he passed away in 1993, but the tennis superstar accomplished so much in his life—from ...
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1973: Arthur Ashe breaks sporting color barrier in South Africa
In November 1973, Arthur Ashe fulfilled a long-held dream by traveling to South Africa to become the first black man to play in that country’s national tennis tournament. Why would an African ...
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County officials unveil Ashe mural at Henrico Sports and Events Center
The late Arthur Ashe Jr. was a trailblazing giant on the tennis court and in advocating for human rights and social change.
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Match Mementos: Arthur Ashe captures a title in South Africa
It was arguably the most meaningful trip of Arthur Ashe’s life. Given how many places he went over the course of a life that lasted less than 50 years, that is saying a lot. But the journey Ashe ...
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Athletes with a disability to receive Ashe Award
The prestigious Arthur Ashe Courage Award will be presented to Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah and Jim MacLaren, two disabled athletes who embody the toughness of spirit and never-give-up attitude that are ...