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- HISTORIC PHOTO REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1951 Althea Gibson and Jackie Robinson Photo Print. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order photos are made in the USA and each print is inspected for quality. This historic photo is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage photos look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well.
- MUSEUM QUALITY: This high quality photo print will be a great addition to your vintage-themed wall. Don't waste money on cheap-looking, thin paper photos. We use high-end printing equipment with professional quality photo paper and ink. Our professional's choice semi-gloss paper displays images beautifully.
- A LOOK BACK AT HISTORY: This is an impressive, historic reproduction of 1951 Wall Art Photo of Althea Gibson and Jackie Robinson. A true piece of history. See our product description section for more fascinating information about this historic photo and its significance.
- READY TO FRAME: This unframed print includes a 0.2 inch border for a perfect frame fit and look. Our photos are designed to fit easy-to-find standard frame sizes, saving you money from having to pay for a custom frame. Each photo is inspected for quality and shipped in a rigid envelope/tube. The Historic Prints logo watermark will not appear in the printed photo.
- HISTORIX: We love history and art. Sometimes old photos have tears, separations and other blemishes. We digitally restore and enhance photos while keeping its historical character. All our photos are proudly made in the USA. Looking for a specific photo size? Please contact us. Customers all over the world love our vintage photos and we know you will too.
Additional Information
Two of the most influential and inspirational Black athletes of the twentieth century, Althea Gibson and Jackie Robinson, are pictured here together in 1951. Both would go on to transform professional sports during a pivotal era in American history. By this time, Robinson had already broken the color barrier in Major League Baseball, while Gibson was on the cusp of a legendary tennis career that would see her win 11 Grand Slam titles and become the first Black woman to compete in the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA).
Beyond their achievements on the field and court, Robinson and Gibson emerged as powerful symbols of progress and perseverance, becoming inspirational figures in the American Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. Their visibility and success helped challenge the racial segregation laws and practices that had persisted across the American South since the Civil War and the Jim Crow era.
Gibson and Robinson's trailblazing legacies continue to inspire generations of athletes. Notably, Venus and Serena Williams have cited Gibson as a key influence in their own groundbreaking tennis careers.
This photograph bears a distinctive aesthetic and classic style that captures the spirit of the era, offering a powerful visual connection between past and present. It stands as a testament to the strength, perseverance, and impact of two athletes who broke barriers and paved the way for greater inclusion in professional sports.
