11 Quotes by Althea Gibson
Althea Gibson was an American tennis player who broke down barriers in her sport by becoming the first African American to win a Grand Slam title. Her athleticism and determination made her a force to be reckoned with on the court, and her trailblazing achievements paved the way for future generations of athletes of color. Gibson’s legacy extends far beyond tennis, and her impact on American society during a time of significant racial unrest cannot be overstated. (Bio)
Althea Gibson Quotes
No matter what accomplishments you make, somebody helped you. (Meaning)
The loser is always a part of the problem; the winner is always a part of the answer. The loser always has an excuse; the winner always has a program. The loser says it may be possible, but it’s difficult; the winner says it may be difficult, but it’s possible. (Meaning)
Being champion is all well and good, but you can’t eat a crown.
I always wanted to be somebody…If I’ve made it, it’s half because I was game to take a wicked amount of punishment along the way, and half because there were an awful lot of people who cared enough to help me.
Shaking hands with the Queen of England was a long way from being forced to sit in the colored section of the bus going into downtown Wilmington, North Carolina.
In the field of sports you are more or less accepted for what you do rather than what you are.
Most of us who aspire to be tops in our fields don’t really consider the amount of work required to stay tops.
I hope that I have accomplished just one thing: that I have been a credit to tennis and my country.
Winning once can be a fluke; winning twice proves you are the best.
From 143rd Street in Harlem to the center court at Wimbledon is about as far as one can travel.
I don’t consciously beat the drums for any cause, not even the negro in the United States.
― Althea Gibson Quotes
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