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Dec 7 WNDB: Ashe Brothers: How Arthur and Johnnie Ashe Changed Tennis by Judy Allen Dodson

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How Arthur and Johnnie Ashe Changed Tennis

Written by Judy Allen Dodson

Synopsis:

This untold story of Johnnie’s quiet sacrifice and stoic heroism for his brother, his county, and for the world to witness Arthur’s dream come true is truly- A Brother’s Gift. Allowing Arthur to play tennis and ultimately make history, and fifty years later, Arthur still holds the record for being the only African American man to win three major tennis championships.

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