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Robert Walter Johnson

American tennis player (1899-1971) · United States · On the map · Tennis Players · Died at 72

Robert Walter "Whirlwind" Johnson 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.

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Career 1

ClubYears
Lincoln Lions football

Awards

International Tennis Hall of Fame

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Tennis Players
Type
Tennis Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1899 to 1971 · aged 72