National Museum of African American History and Culture
Tennis racket used by Althea Gibson
Wilson Sporting Goods Co., American, founded 1914 · ca. 1960
A wooden Wilson brand tennis racket with cover used by Althea Gibson. The tennis racket is red and white with a black rubber tape at handle. Painted type near head of racket appears on both sides of the racket and reads “PROFESSIONAL MODEL / APOLLO. Black type on top of racket's head reads “7 PLY.” The racket has white synthetic strings.
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