1919–1972
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Frederick Johnson
1891–1963
United States
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Biography
Frederick Johnson (1891–1963) was an American professional tennis player, coach and teacher. A Harlem native, Johnson was an African American who managed to turn pro despite Segregation in American tennis and despite being one-armed due to paralysis as a result of an accident from his youth. His most notable success was the discovery of tennis and golf pro Althea Gibson.
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