Posted on Jul 5, 2025

Arthur Ashe becomes the first Black man to win Wimbledon | July 5, 1975 | HISTORY

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On July 5, 1975, Arthur Ashe defeats the heavily favored Jimmy Connors to become the first Black man ever to win Wimbledon, the most coveted championship in tennis.

Arthur Ashe becomes the first Black man to win Wimbledon | July 5, 1975 | HISTORY

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Maj Kim Patterson

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Although I am not a tennis buff, I remember watching that history making match,

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Maj Robert Thornton

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One thing about Arthur Ashe that is often overlooked was he went through ROTC in college and joined the Army in 1967 as a 2LT.

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Arthur Ashe becomes the first Black man to win Wimbledon | July 5, 1975 | HISTORY

Arthur Ashe becomes the first Black man to win Wimbledon | July 5, 1975 | HISTORY

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