TV Guide: Althea Gibson

Video: 'The Match' Of A Lifetime

CBS News — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500

In 'The Match,' Bruce Schoenfeld writes about the struggles and triumphs in the friendship of tennis legends Althea Gibson and Angela Buxton. He talked about the book on The Early Show.

Video: This Day in History: 07/06/1957 - Gibson wins Wimbledon

History — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

On this day in 1957, Althea Gibson claims the women's singles tennis title at Wimbledon and becomes the first African American to win a championship at London's All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.

Video: This Day in History: 08/22/1950 - Gibson joins Tennis Tour

History — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

On this day in 1950, officials of the United States Lawn Tennis Association (USLTA) accept Althea Gibson into their annual championship at Forest Hills, New York.

Video: Gibson Wins U.S. Championship

History — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

On September 8, 1957, Althea Gibson became the first African American woman to win the U.S. singles championship.

Video: Althea Gibson First African-American on U.S. Tennis Tour

Biography — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500

In this Althea Gibson biography video, learn how on August 22, 1950, she became the first African American tennis player to compete in a United States national tennis competition.