Althea Gibson By bkk9820 Aug 25, 1927 Born She was born on August 25, 1927. Jul 6, 1957 Tennis She became the first African American Tennis Champion. Dec 28, 1963 Married She married Will Dubien. Sep 27, 2003 Heart Attack Althea Gibson survived a heart attack but died the next day. Sep 28, 2003 Died She died.
