Breaking Barriers
This athlete was the first Black woman to compete at Wimbledon
Who is Athlea Gibson?
Billie Jean King ''Battle of the sexes'' match was against this male tennis player.
Who is Bobby Riggs?
Arthur Ashe used his platform to fight against disease after being diagnosed
What is HIV/Aids?
Roberto Clemente humanitarian work is honored with an annual award in this sport.
What is baseball?
This MLB player was the first from Puerto Rico to win a World Series MVP
Who is Roberto Clemente?
Arthur Ashe became the first Black man to win this major tournament, making history
What is the U.S. Open?
Roberto Clemente's activism was particularly focused on aiding communities in Latin America. He died delivering aid to this
Nicaragua?
Arthur Ashe has a stadium named after him at this major tennis event
What is the U.S Open?
As the founder of the Fédération Sportive Féminine Internationale (FSFI), this athlete fought for women’s inclusion in the Olympics
Who is Alice Milliat?
This Tennis Champion pave the way for gender equality in sports with her '' Battle of the Sexes'' match.
Who is Billie Jean King?
How many NBA Championships did Bill Russell win as a player-coach?
Billie Jean King founded this organization to advocate for women in sports?
What is the Women's Sports Foundation?
Arthur Arthe left a lasting legacy being the first ever African American to be recruited into the tennis program at this university.
What is UCLA?
This athlete was known not only for winning championships but also for boycotting games and using his platform to highlight racial injustice, even clashing with local governments.
Who is Bill Russell?
Althea Gibson not only broke barriers in tennis but also competed professionally in this other sport.
What is golf?
Althea Gibson was the first black athlete to win this prestigious tennis tournament, breaking racial barriers
What is Wimbledon?
Bill Russell was a key participant in this major civil rights event in the 1963.
What is the March on Washington
Bill Russell became the first player in NBA history to have his number retired league wide. What number was it
What is number 6?
This athlete hails from Richmond, Virginia who famously once said; '' Success is a journey not a destination''
Who is Arthur Ashe?
Who is Bill Russell?
How many Golden Gloves awards did Roberto Clemente win?
What is 12 Golden Gloves awards?
Arthur Ashe was arrested in 1992 for protesting against the treatment of Haitian refugees at this location.
What is the White House?
Billie Jean King's contribution to sports earned her this prestigious award from President Obama in 2019
What is the Presidential Medal of Freedom?
which Olympic Games did Jesse Owens gain international fame by winning four gold medals
What is 1936 Berlin Olympics?