Frederick Johnson (tennis) explained

Frederick Johnson (1891-1963) was an American professional[1] 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.[2]

His most notable success was the discovery of tennis and golf pro Althea Gibson. He was her first coach.[3]

The Frederick Johnson Playground in northeast Manhattan, New York City is dedicated after him.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lin . Thomas . The Hard Part of Tennis in New York? Finding an Open Court. 5 August 2010. The New York Times . 25 September 2017.
  2. Web site: Steve . Tignor . Welcome to The Jungle . 4 September 2016. Tennis Media Company . 25 September 2017.
  3. Web site: Playground in Harlem Renamed For a Tennis Player and Coach . The New York Times . 24 October 1971 . 25 September 2017.
  4. Web site: Frederick Johnson Playground . NYC Parks . 25 September 2017.

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