On day three of Black History Month, The Post and Courier honors Althea Gibson, the first black player at the French and U.S ...

After retiring from amateur tennis in 1958, Gibson turned toward the professional field and the entertainment industry. She began singing, even releasing a jazz record, “Althea Gibson Sings ...

Althea Gibson was one of the greatest athletes of all time and a groundbreaking woman in not one but two sports. Gibson was best known for her tennis career, as she was the first African American ...

Leon County and Tallahassee are home to two trailblazing African American tennis legends. While one is a household name – and ...

"It's inspired me even to do more." Before there was Althea Gibson, there was Lilyan Spencer. Leon County is home to two trailblazing African American tennis legends. While one is a household name ...

Before there was Althea Gibson, there was Lilyan Spencer. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Leon County is home to two trailblazing African American tennis legends.