Arthur Ashe By mkamiya Jul 10, 1943 Arthur ashe is born Period: Jul 10, 1943 to Feb 6, 1993 Arthur Ashe Jun 15, 1961 Arthur graduated 1st in his class in high school. Feb 12, 1963 Won the U.S. Open Feb 12, 1963 First African-American ever picked for US Davis Cup team Feb 12, 1969 He turned pro Feb 12, 1970 Won the Austrailian Open Feb 12, 1973 Wins South African Open doubles title with Tom Okker Feb 12, 1974 Elected as President of ATP Feb 12, 1975 Arthur is the only black male tennis player to win Wimbledon Feb 12, 1992 Named Sport Illustrated Sportsman of the Year Feb 12, 1993 Authur Ashe died Feb 12, 1996 Statue erected on Monument Avenue in Richmond, Virginia,
