Arthur Ashe (1943-1993) was a prominent tennis player who won three Grand Slam titles. He is also remembered for his work to promote social causes, including the civil rights movement and the anti-apartheid movement.
Ashe appeared on Sesame Street in 1975, in a number of inserts:
- The alphabet (First: Episode 0775)
- Counting to 12 (First: Episode 0775)
- Counting to 20 (First: Episode 0781)
- Playing slow and fast (First: Episode 0781)
- Over and under (First: Episode 0809)
- Keep practicing (First: Episode 0969)