(SPORTS TENNIS) Pair of wire photos of Althea Gibson

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(SPORTS--TENNIS.) Pair of wire photos of Althea Gibson. Each about 8 x 10 inches with captions in the negative on recto, minimal wear; inked newspaper filing stamps on verso. Vp, 1957-58

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The earlier photograph shows Gibson receiving a congratulatory kiss from her mother after returning from her Wimbledon victory, 9 July 1957. The second shows her receiving the Miller Trophy as the outstanding female athlete of the year, 15 February 1958.