David K Wright
The Life of Arthur Ashe: Smashing the Color Barrier in Tennis
Paperback
(Enslow Publishers Jan. 1, 2015)
An interesting look at the life and career of this talented tennis legend, Arthur Ashe was the first African-American male ever to play professional tennis, and would go on to win thirty-three tournaments. A teacher, author, and activist, as well as a tennis star, Ashe continued to be politically and socially active until he died of AIDS-related pneumonia.
- Series
- Legendary African Americans
- ISBN
- 0766062619 / 9780766062610
- Pages
- 96
- Weight
- 12.6 oz.
- Dimensions
- 5.9 x 0.4
in.