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People named Arthur Ashe

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Arthur Robert Ashe Jr. (July 10, 1943 – February 6, 1993) was an American professional tennis player who won three Grand Slam titles. Ashe was the first black player selected to the United States Davis Cup team and the only black man ever to win the singles title at Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Australian Open. He retired in 1980. He was ranked World No. 1 by Harry Hopman in 1968 and by Lance Tingay of The Daily Telegraph and World Tennis Magazine in 1975. In the ATP computer rankings, he peaked at No. 2 in May 1976. In the early 1980s, Ashe is believed to have contracted HIV from a blood transfusion he received during heart bypass surgery. Ashe publicly announced his illness in April 1992 and began working to educate others about HIV and AIDS. He founded the Arthur Ashe Foundation for the Defeat of AIDS and the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health before his death from AIDS-related pneumonia at age 49 on February 6, 1993.
Arthur W Ashe of Westminster, Carroll County, MD was born on January 15, 1924, and died at age 65 years old in January 1989.
Arthur John Ashe of South Yarra Australia, was married to Annie Clark Ashe, and has a child Kezia Ashe. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Arthur John Ashe.
Arthur L Ashe of Anson County, North Carolina United States was born circa 1924. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Arthur L Ashe.
Arthur A Ashe of Elma, Grays Harbor County, WA was born on July 23, 1934, and died at age 74 years old on April 25, 2009.
Arthur Ashe of Buena Vista, Mora County, New Mexico was born on April 1, 1902, and died at age 68 years old in September 1970.
Arthur V Ashe of Belen, Valencia County, New Mexico was born on December 11, 1934, and died at age 76 years old on December 27, 2010.
Arthur L Ashe of San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA was born on April 6, 1924, and died at age 67 years old on June 4, 1991.
Arthur J Ashe of Melbourne, Brevard County, FL was born on February 11, 1912, and died at age 85 years old on July 31, 1997.
Arthur Ashe of Chester, Delaware County, PA was born on March 3, 1902, and died at age 75 years old in May 1977.
Arthur T Ashe of Leominster, Worcester County, MA was born on November 14, 1904, and died at age 92 years old on June 11, 1997.
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