Jack Kramer(1921-2009)

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Former World Champion of Tennis in the late 1940s to the early 1950s. Known for popularizing the serve and volley style of tennis and the percentage game in tennis. Defeated some of the greatest players in tennis history on tour. A former Wimbledon and United States Nationals (the equivalent of the U.S. Open today) champion.

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Known for

Wimbledon

7.9

TV Series

Self - Commentator

The Steve Allen Plymouth Show

8.4

TV Series

Self - tennis champion

ABC's Wide World of Sports

7.6

TV Series

Self

Today at Wimbledon

6.6

TV Series

Self - Presenter

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Height
- 6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
Born
- August 1, 1921
- Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Died
- September 12, 2009
- Los Angeles, California, USA(cancer)
Spouse
- Gloria Kramer? - 2008 (her death, 5 children)
Other works
Employed by the BBC to summarize on TV and radio as part of their Wimbledon tennis coverage.
Publicity listings
- 1 Portrayal
- 3 Articles