Arthur Ashe Ground Breakers Tee

Arthur Ashe is one of the greatest African American sporting champions of all time. His legacy lies in his willingness to challenge racial prejudice as an African American athlete in the white-dominated sport of tennis and society as a whole. He was the first black player to be selected to the United States Davis Cup team and still remains the only black man ever to win the singles title at Wimbledon, The US Open and the Australian Open.

His legacy, however, extends far beyond the tennis court. He was an active supporter of the civil rights movement and worked tirelessly in the fight against discrimination of immigrants and refugees. He was so much more than an athlete, and that was a very conscious path to take for Arthur, "I don’t want to be remembered for my tennis accomplishments."

Ashe changed the game by not only showing how one can overcome racial prejudice in sport but also gave a blueprint of how athletes can use their platform for the benefit of others. He dedicated much of his life to raising awareness about HIV and advocated teaching sex education and safe sex. He founded the Arthur Ashe Foundation For The Defeat of AIDS and extended his work into many other areas of health care. He was determined to make the world a better place. His tireless work was recognized with the posthumous award of the Presidential Medal of Freedom by US President Bill Clinton.

Officially licensed by Arthur Ashe.

DETAILS

• 100% Cotton
• Specialty crackle ink, designed to wear off giving a vintage look and feel
• Color of actual product may vary from photo
• Wash with cold water
• Hang to dry
• Model is 5'11"/180lbs and wearing size M

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• Items may be delivered via separate shipments