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Object Title
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Althea Gibson 1991 Theodore Roosevelt Award
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Object ID
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MS_0003_03_0001
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Created By
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Theodore Roosevelt
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Date
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1991
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Medium
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Wood | Copper
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Dimensions
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L:45 cm x W:26 cm
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Object Notes
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In 1991, Althea Gibson received the prestigious Theodore Roosevelt Award from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the organization’s highest honor bestowed upon a former college athlete who exemplifies outstanding character and achievement beyond the playing field. As the first African American to win a Grand Slam tennis title and a Florida A&M University alumna, Gibson was recognized not only for her groundbreaking accomplishments in tennis and golf but also for her courage, perseverance, and lasting impact on civil rights and sports history. The award affirmed her role as a trailblazer who transcended barriers of race and gender, inspiring future generations of athletes.
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Subject Of
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awards and honors, award recipients, national awards, institutional recognition, sports awards, civil rights awards, lifetime achievement, collegiate awards, Theodore Roosevelt Award, NCAA awards, athletic honors, African American award recipients, women in sports, African American pioneers, sports history, barrier-breaking athletes, historical recognition, honorary titles, public recognition, award ceremonies, legacy awards, trailblazers in sports, notable alumni, representation in athletics, posthumous honors, cultural heritage recognition, Black history awards, gender and race in sports, American sports history, 20th century achievements, influential figures, prestigious awards, African American excellence, professional recognition, award citations, distinguished service, leadership in sports, national recognition, historical achievements, minority representation, contributions to society, university alumni recognition
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Credit Line
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Courtesy of the Meek-Eaton Black Archives/ Althea Gibson Collection
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Restrictions and Rights
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All rights reserved. The use of any part of these objects and photographs transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, or stored in a retrieval system without the prior written consent of Meek-Eaton Black Archives is an infringement of the copyright law.
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Photograph Rights Holder
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Meek - Eaton Southeastern Regional Black Archives Research Center and Museum
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Location
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R.11.A
