Althea Gibson dies at 76

CNN/SI ^ | 09/28/03

[socal_parrot]

Gibson was the first black to compete in the U.S. championships, in 1950, and at Wimbledon, in 1951. However, it wasn't until several years later that she began to win major tournaments, including the Wimbledon and U.S. championships in 1957 and 1958, the French Open, and three doubles titles at Wimbledon (1956-58).

[Dog Gone]

There's a whole lot of dying going on lately.

Don't these people want to stick around to see the results of the California recall election?

[socal_parrot]

Maybe they all want to go before Davis does.

[rftc]

Didnt know she played on the LPGA as well.

[Great Dane]

She was good, but born too early.

I remember her, but didn't realize it was that long ago, guess I am really dating myself here. :-}

[StriperSniper]

There's a whole lot of dying going on lately.

Which of the 'Ten Little Indians'(My apologies to all Native Americans) will be the first to say, "It's all Bush's fault!"

R.I.P. Ms. Gibson.

[cyborg]

Same thing can be said of people like Josephine Baker,etc. born too early...

[Darksheare]

lods, remember when we wondered who was next after Plimpton died?
Well, here they are.
A whole lot of famous people seem to be dropping off lately.

[cyborg]

Meanwhile people like Castro and Mugabe can do one hand pushups at 80 :-(

[Darksheare]

It's because of their pact with the evil one.

[OldFriend]

From the looks of a certain grifter I would say that health issues will take their toll sooner rather than later.

[snopercod]

I pray that Chuck Yeager isn't next.

[Chad Fairbanks]

A year later, she blossomed during a nine-month tour sponsored by the U.S. State Department</>

What the...?

[cyborg]

Maybe Mugabe is sick since he's been talking about leaving office... giving false hope to many.

[Madame Dufarge]

I remember her, but didn't realize it was that long ago, guess I am really dating myself here. :-}

Guess we're in the same boat ;-)

She was a dignified lady.

RIP.

[OldFriend]

Was referring to that other grifter...X42

[cyborg]

Ya know I was thinking of Klintoon... but I wasn't sure! LOL... yeah he needs to start running again. Now that Monica isn't around, looks like things are getting a little backed up.

[Hildy]

How can a thread about Althea Gibson turn into an anti-Clinton thread. It's why I'm getting tired of FR.

[blackie]

"I'm getting tired of FR."

BooHoo ~ maybe you should at your attachment to be tired. :-/

[dighton]