Althea Gibson: Tennis Champion (1957 Original Black & White Film)

**Step back into 1957 and experience *Althea Gibson: Tennis Champion*, a film that celebrates the remarkable career of Althea Gibson, a trailblazing U.S. tennis star.**

The film highlights Gibson’s impressive achievements, including her victory at Wimbledon in 1957, her role in the Wightman Cup-winning team, and her win at the 1957 U.S. Women's Singles Championship at Forest Hills. It also provides a glimpse into her early training on the public tennis courts of New York, showcasing the dedication and perseverance that propelled her to become one of tennis’ greats.

Source: National Archives. (1957). *Althea Gibson: Tennis Champion*. [Video] Retrieved from the National Archives Catalog, https://catalog.archives.gov/id/49457