The US Open of 1968 was starkly different from the Flushing Meadows spectacle of today. The tournament was a grass-court affair, played on the worn-out greens of Forest Hills.

Unmistakable in person and in print, Collins (above), helped connect the game's signature moments, including Ashe's triumph at the 1968 US Open, to a burgeoning fan base.

A 360-degree, virtual reality video and rare collection of photos by John G. Zimmerman show Arthur Ashe's journey to becoming a tennis icon and the ordinary events that led up to his remarkable ...

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A rare collection of photos by John G. Zimmerman show Arthur Ashe's journey to becoming a tennis icon and the ordinary events that led up to his remarkable milestone in Forest Hills.