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Also Known As Arthur Robert Ashe
Born July 10, 1943 • Richmond • Virginia
Died February 6, 1993 (aged 49) • New York City • New York
Awards And Honors U.S. Open • Wimbledon Championships • International Tennis Hall of Fame (1985) • Davis Cup (1970) • Davis Cup (1969) • Davis Cup (1968)

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Arthur Ashe holds the Wimbledon trophy cup above his head while wearing a dark jacket with USA lettering, standing on the court with a crowd in the background.
Arthur Ashe holding up his trophy after winning the singles title at Wimbledon, 1975.
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