Robert “Whirlwind” Johnson, who is considered to be the Godfather of Black Tennis, accomplished a long list of achievements both on and off the court. Johnson began his sports career at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, where he was an All-American running back. He picked up the nickname 'Whirlwind' for his speed on the field. He […]

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