Arthur Ashe

Born: 1943 in Richmond, VA

Died: 1993

He was the first African American tennis player ever selected to be on the US Davis Cup team.

Won 3 Grand Slams of tennis, the only black man to win a singles title at the US Open, Wimbledon & the Australian Open.

Contracted HIV from a blood transfusion during heart surgery; he started foundation to help fight AIDS, by raising awareness to educate yourself about the virus and learn about protecting oneself.

Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Said: “Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.”