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Nehemiah Atkinson

1918–2003

United States

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Nehemiah Atkinson (1918–2003) was a professional tennis player and tennis coach in New Orleans, Louisiana USA. He managed public tennis facilities in New Orleans and played competitive tennis into old age. He was particularly noted for teaching young African-Americans, especially the underprivileged, to play the sport of tennis.

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