| Statue of Althea Gibson | |
|---|---|
 Gibson's statue near the courts (in background) on which she ran clinics for young players in her later years | |
| Artist | Thomas Jay Warren |
| Year | 2012 |
| Medium | Bronze sculpture |
| Subject | Althea Gibson |
| Location | Branch Brook Park Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Website | warrensculpture.com |
The statue of Althea Gibson was unveiled in Newark, New Jersey in 2012, in honor of Hall of Fame tennis player Althea Gibson. Gibson was the first African-American to win a Grand Slam tournament.[1]
The statue stands outside the Althea Gibson Tennis Center where Gibson coached young players later in life and was added as part of renovations by Essex County Executive, Joe DiVincenzo. Created by sculptor Thomas Jay Warren, it depicts her completing a backhand groundstroke.[2]
References
- ↑ Lee, Eunice (March 29, 2012). "Statue of first black woman to win Wimbledon unveiled in Newark park". New Jersey Star-Ledger.
- ↑ "Althea Gibson Memorial". warrensculpture.com.
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