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This Day in Sports History: Arthur Ashe Retires

On April 16, 1980 tennis legend Arthur Ashe retired at 36 after having a heart attack. Ashe would become an advocate for civil rights, heart health and AIDS

On April 16, 1980 tennis legend Arthur Ashe retired at 36 after having a heart attack. Ashe would become an advocate for civil rights, heart health and AIDS treatment as well as being inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame.

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