Althea Gibson wins Women's Singles, Wimbledon
Jun. 07, 1957 - Miss Althea Gibson becomes the first black woman to win the women's singles championship today at Wimbledon when she beat Miss Darlene Hard in two straight sets. Photo shows Darlene Hard kisses her opponent Althea Gibson after she had beaten her in two straight sets to win the women's singles championship at Wimbledon today
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13182040
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46921813
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3742px x 5135px
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(c) Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Mary Evans
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