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Althea Gibson was born on August 25, 1927 in Silver, SC to parents Annie Washington and Daniel Gibson. She had four siblings and grew up in New York City.
She was a trailblazing tennis player who broke racial barriers in the sport during the 1950s. In 1956, she became the first African American to win a Grand Slam event and other major tennis championships, including Wimbledon and the United States Nationals.
Gibson's athletic achievements extended beyond tennis; she also played professional golf and briefly pursued singing and acting.
After retiring from sports, she dedicated herself to public service and philanthropy until her passing on September 28, 2003 at the age of 76.
In about 1972, I attended a fundraising event at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel where Althea was seated at our table. I was about 10 or 11 years old and didn't really know about her career and accomplishments (my Mom filled me in on those later) but I remember having a very nice conversation with Ms. Gibson for at least 30 minutes. I don't recall what we spoke about, but she was very open and relaxed. I don't have my little autograph book any more, but she graciously signed it and I can remember thinking what a cool signature she had, very much befitting the legend that she was.
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Joseph Geiger of Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, FL was born on January 16, 1894 to Henry Geiger. He had siblings Rosemary Geiger, Henry Geiger, and Lucy Anita Gariepy. Joseph Geiger died at age 89 years old in January 1983.
Lucy Anita (Geiger) Gariepy of The Bronx, New York United States was born on October 18, 1902 in The Bronx to Henry Geiger. She had siblings Rosemary Geiger, Joseph Geiger, and Henry Geiger. Lucy Gariepy died at age 68 years old on October 13, 1971 in Bronxville.
Henry Geiger
Henry's picture from the Dewey Reception in New York City Program as delegate to the Municipal Reception Committee
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