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A short biography on Althea Gibson, the first African-American to win a Grand Slam tournament. After retiring, she became the first African-American on the Ladies Professional Golf Association circuit.

A short biography on Althea Gibson, whose win at the French Open in 1956 made her the first African-American to win a Grand Slam tournament. After retiring, she became the first African-American on Ladies Professional Golf Association circuit.

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