Jack Kramer
1921 – 2009

Jack Kramer

American tennis player (1921–2009)

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Born
1921-08-01, Las Vegas
Died
2009-09-12
Birthplace state
Nevada

Biography

Jack Kramer was born in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 1921 and worked as a tennis player and sports journalist. He competed at the elite level during the 1940s and 1950s, winning three Grand Slam tournaments through a serve-and-volley playing style. Kramer led the U.S. Davis Cup team to victories in the 1946 and 1947 finals. He died in 2009.

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Jack Kramer is recorded as a sports journalist and a tennis player, born in Nevada (1921–2009).

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Frequently asked about Jack Kramer

Who was Jack Kramer?
Jack Kramer was American tennis player (1921–2009), born in Nevada (1921 – 2009).
When and where was Jack Kramer born?
Jack Kramer was born on 1921-08-01 in Las Vegas.
When did Jack Kramer die?
Jack died on 2009-09-12.
What was Jack Kramer known for?
Jack Kramer is recorded as a sports journalist and a tennis player.
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Biographical content adapted from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Source: Wikipedia.

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