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Arthur Ashe Winner's Plate From the Palmas Del Mar Tournament in 1978 -- One of His Last Wins Before

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Arthur Ashe Winner's Plate From the Palmas Del Mar Tournament in 1978 -- One of His Last Wins Before

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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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Arthur Ashe award plate won in 1978 at the Palmas Del Mar Tennis Tournament. Tennis legend Ashe was winner of the Doubles competition at the Puerto Rican event in the final year before his retirement from the sport. His achievements were unprecedented as an athlete of color, as the first black winner of the U.S. Open, Wimbledon, the Australian Open and first black member of the U.S. Davis Cup Team. Silver plate bears a Gorham silver stamp and measures 10'' in diameter. Light scratching, else near fine. With an LOA from Arthur Ashe's widow.