Happy 90th Birthday, Tony Trabert
The body may have a few battle scars now, but the mind of Tony Trabert, who on 16 August celebrated his 90th birthday, is as sharp as ever. From his home in Ponte Vedra Beach, Trabert, the legendary player, CBS commentator and ambassador for the sport, reads, watches sport on television, occasionally runs errands with his wife, Vicki, and plays host to his great grandchildren. In witnessing today’s modern, power era, it’s easy to forget that Trabert, the stylish serve-volleyer with a superb backhand, was known the world over for his three Grand Slam singles titles in 1955, a year he lifted...
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