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Jack Kramer dies at 88; champion ushered in era of pro tennis
Los Angeles Times ^
| September 14, 2009
| Bill Dwyre
Posted on 09/14/2009 8:42:43 AM PDT by EveningStar
Tennis legend Jack Kramer, considered by many the most influential person in the game in the last 60 years, died late Saturday night at his home in Los Angeles. He was 88.
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TOPICS: Sports
KEYWORDS: jackkramer; obituary; sports; tennis
To: EveningStar
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09/14/2009 8:44:25 AM PDT
by
Puppage
(You may disagree with what I have to say, but I shall defend to your death my right to say it)
To: EveningStar
I had a Wilson Jack Kramer tennis racket, back when tennis rackets didn’t look like frying pans.
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09/14/2009 8:45:14 AM PDT
by
1rudeboy
Same here! I had a Wilson - Jack Kramer tennis racket, as well. A great racket; quality - just like the person and the athlete Jack Kramer was.
R.I.P.
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09/14/2009 9:07:53 AM PDT
by
NoRedTape
To: 1rudeboy
Served me well for 2 years of HS tennis, #2-singles.
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09/14/2009 9:07:59 AM PDT
by
Cletus.D.Yokel
(FreepMail me if you want on the Bourbon ping list!)
To: EveningStar
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09/14/2009 2:45:48 PM PDT
by
fieldmarshaldj
(~"This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps !"~~)
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