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Arthur Ashe accepts trophy at Fidelity Bankers Invitational Tennis Tournament, February 16, 1970. Robert Hart Photograph Collection, Special Collections, Library of Virginia,

Richmond, Virginia.

Courtesy of Joe Cannaday

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of Arthur Ashe placed?of Arthur Ashe placed?

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member of the Human Being member of the Human Being Hall of Fame? Hall of Fame?

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Hall of Fame? Hall of Fame?