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International Tennis Hall of Fame
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Robert Walter Johnson
1899-04-16 – 1971-06-28
Life & Legacy
Robert Walter "Whirlwind" Johnson (April 16, 1899 – June 28, 1971) was an American physician, college football player and coach, and founder of the American Tennis Association Junior Development Program for African-American youths, where he coached and fostered the careers of Arthur Ashe and Althea Gibson.
Occupation & Career
physician, tennis coach, tennis player, physicist
Education
Lincoln University; Meharry Medical College
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
International Tennis Hall of Fame
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
International Tennis Hall of Fame
Education & Institutions
Lincoln University · Meharry Medical College
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Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q1333297 — wikidata View source
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