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Fifty years have now passed since Ashe stunned Connors in four sets to become the first – and to this day only – Black man to ...
Arthur Ashe wasn’t just a tennis player—he was an unforgettable chapter in the history of the game. Born in 1943 in Richmond, ...
EXCLUSIVE: With Wimbledon in full swing, here’s some news about one of their greats. Skydance Sports is coming aboard Ashok ...
On the 50th anniversary of his historic Wimbledon win, Arthur Ashe receives a powerful tribute and fans are sharing what it ...
Young tennis sensation Ben Shelton stands on the brink of history at Wimbledon, poised to match Arthur Ashe's legendary ...
On July 10, 1943, Arthur Ashe entered our world. He was a soft-spoken man who quietly broke racial barriers - turning his ...
Half a century later, Arthur Ashe's historic win at Wimbledon paved the way for others to follow in his illustrious path.
He became the first and only Black man to win a Wimbledon singles title by outsmarting Jimmy Connors in the final.
From rural reservations to shebeens or speakeasies (bars) - wherever black people gathered, they were talking about Ashe's ...
On July 5, 1975, Richmond native Arthur Ashe upset Jimmy Connors in the Wimbledon final. Fifty years later, it is not viewed ...
Richmond celebrates 50 years since tennis pioneer Arthur Ashe broke barriers at Wimbledon, inspiring generations of players ...
A special tennis event will take place at Richmond's Byrd Park on Thursday to honor tennis legend Arthur Ashe on what would have been his 82nd birthday.