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Arthur Ashe Plaque Awarded in 1977 by His Fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi

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Arthur Ashe Plaque Awarded in 1977 by His Fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi

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Auction Date:2013 Feb 06 @ 17:00 (UTC-8 : PST/AKDT)
Location:11901 Santa Monica Blvd. #555, Los Angeles, California, 90025, United States
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Tennis ace Arthur Ashe 1977 commemorative plaque awarded to the star by the Petersburg, Virginia alumni chapter of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. By 1977, Ashe was a legend known worldwide after his 5 July 1975 Wimbledon win as the first African American. Ashe was a prominent member of Kappa Alpha Psi, the historically African American fraternity. Gold plaque is engraved: ''Petersburg Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Honors Arthur Ashe Jr. For Outstanding Achievement / Personifying Purpose of the Fraternity / Fidelity To His Art / And to the Fraternity / October 28, 1977''. Plaque is affixed to a piece of wood in the shape of a shield. Measures 8.5'' x 10'' with minor surface wear to both plaque and wood, else near fine. With an LOA from Ashe's widow.