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The reluctant inductee

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The tennis industry pays a tribute to Jimmy Connors, perhaps one of the greatest players ever to play the game, with the entry of his name in the sport's Hall of Fame List. Connors, however, seem to be disinclined with the honor, as he personally attempted to disqualify himself from award.

Author: Drucker, Joel
Publisher: Miller Sports Group
Publication Name: Tennis
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0040-3423
Year: 1998
Achievements and awards, Connors, Jimmy

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Chip Hooper

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Chip Hooper, one of the top 20 players during the 1980s, was able to find a new life after his tennis career. Hooper decided to pursue a teaching profession when he resigned in 1987 and took part in several community activities in San Jose as a program administrator.

Author: Drucker, Joel
Publisher: Miller Sports Group
Publication Name: Tennis
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0040-3423
Year: 1998
Hooper, Chip

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The battles of the sexist

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The tennis community considers Bobby Riggs as one of the greatest proponents of the game who made vast contributions for the development of tennis. Riggs was most popular with the combination of a potent serve and an exemplary display of footwork.

Author: Drucker, Joel
Publisher: Miller Sports Group
Publication Name: Tennis
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0040-3423
Year: 1998
Riggs, Bobby

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Subjects list: Personalities, Tennis, Tennis players, Behavior
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