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PART 1: "His Childhood Dream & How it Came True!"
Produced by: Brenda Hughes, ActTwo Stories
Part 1: Lenny tells about growing up in Wilmington, NC (2/12/21)
PART 2: "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Retirement"
Produced by: Brenda Hughes, ActTwo Stories
Part 2: Lenny tells about returning to Wilmington, NC (2/19/21)
Plaque Unveiling and 6 Year Anniversary Ceremony pt 1/2
Produced by: Wilmington TV8
The first half of the festivities at 1406 Orange Street (12/4/20)
Plaque Unveiling and 6 Year Anniversary Ceremony pt 2/2
Produced by: Wilmington TV8
The second half of the festivities at 1406 Orange Street (12/4/20)
Lenny Simpson to be Inducted Into Southern Tennis Hall of Fame
Produced by: WWAY & Tanner Barth
The USTA Southern Hall of Fame announces Lenny Simpson for induction in 2020 (9/16/19)
Southern Hall of Fame to Honor Lenny Simpson
Produced by: WECT & John Smist
The USTA Southern Hall of Fame announces Lenny Simpson for induction in 2020 (9/16/19)
TenniStories: 1406 Orange Street
Produced by: The Tennis Channel
The story of the connection between Althea, Coach Lenny and 1406 Orange Street (debuted 8/25/19)
2019 USTA On Court Experience - One Love
Produced by: The US Open
One Love kids perform tennis skills on Center Court inside Arthur Ashe Stadium on Opening Day (8/26/19)
Twitter: Althea Gibson Statue is unveiled
Produced by: Twitter feed of Ann Liguori
Video of the unveiling of the Althea Gibson statue at the US Open. (8/26/19)
Tennis Channel LIVE: One Love Tennis at the US Open
Produced by: The Tennis Channel
Lenny Simpson speaks with Mary Carillo and James Blake following the Althea Gibson statue unveiling. (8/27/19)
WWAY: One Love Tennis Headed Back to the US Open
Produced by: Tanner Barth & WWAY
One Love kids practice and prepare to be on court at the US Open. Lenny Simpson and Aaliyah Jones are interviewed. (8/22/19)
WWAY NEWS: Wilmington Rotary Luncheon
Produced by: Tanner Barth, WWAY Sports
Lenny Simpson speaks at the Wilmington Rotary Club and is interviewed by Tanner Barth (9/3/19)
CBS NEWS: Angela Buxton Interview (8/26/19)
Produced by: CBS News
Angela Buxton (Althea Gibson's doubles partner and friend) is interviewed about the statue of Althea Gibson at the US Open.
Tennis Channel LIVE: 1406 Orange Street Court Reopens
Produced by: The Tennis Channel
The Tennis Channel covers the restoration of the court that Althea Gibson trained on in Wilmington, NC (4/29/19)
Tennis Channel: COURT REPORT
Produced by: The Tennis Channel
News segment on the reopening of the historic backyard court at 1406 Orange Street in Wilmington, NC (3/19/19)
WWAY NEWS: 1406 Court Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Produced by: Tanner Barth, WWAY Sports Director
The ceremonial ribbon is cut officially reopening the historic clay court at 1406 Orange Street, home court of Althea Gibson (3/19/19)
WWAY: One Love Tennis Bringing the Game Back To Dr. Eaton's Home
Produced by: Tanner Barth & WWAY
One Love plans to restore the backyard tennis court (2/22/19)
STAR NEWS: One Love Tennis House
Produced by: Star News Online
The Star News covers the ribbon cutting ceremony of the newly restored historic tennis court at 1406 Orange Street (3/19/19)
Unreleased: Lenny Simpson at 1406 Orange Street (2018)
Produced by: One Love Tennis
Lenny Simpson talks about the plans for 1406 Orange Street
WECT: 1406 Orange Street Court Finished (3/19/19)
Produced by: John Smist & WECT
The restoration of the historic backyard tennis court at 1406 Orange Street is complete.
STAR NEWS: New Court For One Love (4/16/19)
Produced by: Star News Online
Lenny Simpson interviewed by the Star News at 1406 Orange Street
Breaking The Barriers Exhibit (Feb. 2017)
Produced by: One Love Tennis
Lenny Simpson talks about the Breaking The Barriers Exhibit One Love put on display at Cape Fear Community College
USTA Foundation NJTL Founder's Service Award Video
Produced by: USTA Foundation
Introductory video shown at the 2019 awards ceremony before presenting Lenny Simpson with the Founder's Service Award.
USTA Foundation NJTL Founder's Service Award Speech
Produced by: USTA Foundation
Coach Lenny accepts the 2019 NJTL Founder's Service Award. You can learn more about the prestigious award HERE.
WWAY SPORTS: Lenny & Coco (6/10/19)
Produced by: Tanner Barth & WWAY
Lenny Simpson talks about the similarities between Coco Gauff and himself as they both played their heroes at age 15.
WWAY SPORTS: One Love Tennis to Participate in Arthur Ashe Kids Day at US Open (8/23/18)
Produced by: Tanner Barth & WWAY
One Love kids practice to appear on court for a skills demonstration at the 2018 US Open.
RAW FOOTAGE: One Love on Court #17 at the US Open
Produced by: One Love Tennis
Video of One Love performing a skills demonstration on Court #17 at the US Open on 8/27/18
USTA North Carolina: One Love Tennis US Open Bound
Produced by: USTA North Carolina
Video made by the USTA NC highlighting the invitation to come to the US Open by Katrina Adams, CEO, President and Chairman of the Board of the USTA (7/31/2018)
One Love: From Wilmington to Wimbledon & Back Again
Produced by: One Love Tennis
The story of One Love as told by the One Love kids.
One Love: Academic Enrichment
Produced by: One Love Tennis
The One Love Academic Enrichment program is highlighted.
Greater Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame: Lenny Simpson
Produced by: GWSHOF & Bless Your Heart Productions
Bio video of Lenny Simpson before induction into the Greater Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame (February 2011)
North Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame: Lenny Simpson
Produced by: North Carolina Tennis Foundation
Bio video of Lenny Simpson before induction into the North Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame (8/5/16)
Interview: Lenny Simpson 1 On 1 (Audio only)
Produced by: Jon Evans
Lenny Simpson is interviewed by Jon Evans (5/21/2017)
Interview: WQHR: Coastline Interview Lenny Simpson (Audio only)
Produced by: WHQR 91.3FM
Lenny Simpson is interviewed by Rachel Lewis Hillburn (10/11/2019)
John McEnroe and Todd Martin Tennis Challenge
Produced by: Star News Online
John McEnroe and Todd Martin played an exhibition match at Trask Coliseum during the 2011 North Carolina Azalea Festival in WIlmington, NC (4/10/11)
Althea Gibson: I Always Wanted to be Somebody
Produced by: Wimbledon
The story of Althea Gibson as told by Venus Williams and featuring Lenny Simpson (6/24/19)
Arthur Ashe's legacy continues to impact young tennis players
Produced by: NBC News 12 (Richmond, VA)
One Love kids are featured and LEnny Simpson is interviewed for the opening of Arthur Ashe BLVD (6/19/19)
The Bryan Brothers Are Coming To Wilmington, NC!
Produced by: The Bryan Brothers
Mike & Bob Bryan send a video message announcing they are coming to Wilmington, NC for a clinic and exhibition. (11/21/13)
One Love Annual Fundraising Luncheon (short video)
Produced by: WECT News
Synopsis of the One Love Tennis Annual Fundraising Luncheon (12/12/19)
TRAILER: Althea & Arthur
Produced by: CBS Sports Network
Trailer for the televised special "Althea & Arthur" that debuted on Feb 18, 2019 for Black History Month (2/15/19)
Lenny Simpson: the Origin Story, "How it all began"
Produced by: USTA Southern Tennis Hall of Fame
Interview of Lenny telling his story for the USTA Southern Tennis Hall of Fame. The video and Lenny's bio are posted on his Hall of Fame page here:
Barrier Breaking Tennis Player Gives Back
Produced by: Spectrum News
News story by Alexis Bell of Spectrum News about Lenny Simpson and One Love Tennis. Shot on location at the Midtown YMCA and 1406 Orange Street (3/11/20)
Lenny Simpson: A Conversation With Hill School Students Class #1
Produced by: Christopher Drownes via Zoom
Lenny Simpson talks to Hill School students about racial relations at The Hill School when he attended (Class of '68). Conducted via Zoom, the discussion reveals much about "then vs now".
(4/29/2020)
Lenny Simpson: A Conversation With Hill School Students Class #2
Produced by: Christopher Drownes via Zoom
Lenny Simpson talks to a second class of Hill School students about racial relations at The Hill School when he attended (Class of '68). Conducted via Zoom, the discussion reveals much about "then vs now". Hill Alumni Tom Northrup joins this time.
(5/4/2020)
WECT One Love
Produced by: AJ Ricketts - WECT
Lenny Simpson talks about One Love and AJ details the backstory of One Love and Lenny's unique program.
(6/6/2016)
Tennis Channel Live: Game Changer: Althea Gibson's Broad Impact Across the Globe in Sports
Produced by: The Tennis Channel
Althea Gibson ranks #39 in the Tennis Channel's Top 100 Greatest Players of All Time. One Love is proud to be featured in this video. (3/25/2020)
Tennis Channel Live: Althea Gibson To Be Honored With Statue at US Open
Produced by: The Tennis Channel
Althea Gibson is remembered in the moments leading up to the unveiling of the statue in her honor at the US Open. (8/26/2019)
Tennis Channel Live: Juneteenth Special Episode
Produced by: The Tennis Channel
One Love is featured prominently in this special edition episode of Tennis Channel Live. Katrina Adams and Chanda Ruben also appear. This is great TV! (6/19/2020)
Grace Abounds and One Love Tennis come together to feed the community
Produced by: WWAY - Matthew Huddleston
One Love and Grace Abounds partnered for their 3rd food distribution event at 1406 Orange Street (11/1/2020)
National Essay Contest
Produced by: WECT
One Love kid Luca Duma wins the NC division of the USTA National Essay Contest (11/7/2020)
"Althea Gibson and the History of Tennis"
Produced by: International Tennis Hall of Fame & The Smithsonian
LIVE Zoom Presented by Damion Thomas and Moderated by Katrina Adams (2/24/21)
Tennis Channel Live: A Man of Influence: Revisiting Arthur Ashe's Career
Produced by: The Tennis Channel
Arthur Ashe ranks #28 in the Tennis Channel's Top 100 Greatest Players of All Time. Coach Lenny is proud to have been friends and teammates with Arthur. (3/25/2020)
WECT: One Love Kid Wins USTA Foundation National Essay Contest
Produced by: WECT - John Smist
One Love kid Luca Duma is recognized for his winning essay in the 2020 USTA Foundation National Essay Contest (10/29/2020)
Coach Lenny speaks about the great Nathaniel Jackson
Produced by: One Love Tennis
Mr. Nathaniel Jackson introduced Lenny to Althea Gibson and was one of the greatest players in the South (1/28/2021)
January 30, 2021 FOOD DISTRIBUTION EVENT at 1406
Produced by: Russell Clark, WECT
WECT covers a Food Distribution Event at 1406 Orange Street (1/30/21)
"TASTE OF TENNIS" LIVE Cooking Show
Produced by: Jamie Hansen, AYS Sports, Citi
Coach Lenny & Gabriel the Tennis Kid make cookies (12/15/20)
Beloved Tennis Coach Returns To The Court
Produced by: WECT - Elly Cosgrove
Coach Lenny returns to the court after three strokes (5/22/21)
One Love Tennis to Host Summer Academic Program
Produced by: WWAY - Celeste Smith
New Program Starts June 28th (6/16/21)