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Marshall Happer’s book, “Pioneers of the Game,” documents the rise of the men’s professional tours
Marshall Happer’s book, “Pioneers of the Game,” documents the rise of the men’s professional tours
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Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Nov 21, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Marshall Happer headed the Men’s Tennis Council from 1981-89, making him the only unofficial commissioner of men’s professional tennis. He draws upon his extensive tennis background – including USTA Executive Director, USTA Southern President & CEO and Southern Tennis Hall of Fame inductee – in writing “Pioneers of the Game.” The 871-page history documents the 40-year trek of men’s professional tennis from the Open Era through the advent of the ATP Tour. Happer recounts his relationships with Jack Kramer, Phillippe Chatrier, Arthur Ashe, Lamar Hunt, Donald Dell, Tony Trabert, among others.
Released:
Nov 21, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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