Wimbledon Champions
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Tennis – Professional – Martina Navratilova – L E’s Stories Special – “332 Weeks As World’s # 1 In Singles……and 237 Weeks As World’s # 1 In Doubles” – The Legend and Legacy of Martina Navratilova
I have often commented on the tennis loving family that I grew up in…..as my Dad was a corporate pilot…
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Tennis – Professional – Rod Laver – L E’s Stories Special – “The Legend of the ‘Rockhampton Rocket’ From Down Under “- The Life and Legend of Rod Laver
My father was a corporate pilot who flew all over the world throughout his 45 year professional career…..and one…
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Tennis – Professional – John McEnroe – L E’s Stories Special – “You Cannot Be Serious Says Superbrat Yankee Doodle, Stick A Feather In His Cap And Call It ‘McEnroeni’!” – The Life And Story Of Tennis Superstar John McEnroe
Growing up with a father of three boys…..who taught his sons about life through the tenets of sports…..and I mean…
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Tennis – Chrissy Evert – Professional Singles & Doubles – L E’s Stories Special – Our Salute To Legend Chris Evert: ” The Ice Maiden Of Tennis”
Bone Daddy, the original Sportsphile, was raised by a man who loved the tennis racquet and yellow balls….as he took…
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Tennis – Professional – John McEnroe – Singles & Doubles – L E’s Stories Special – “Tennis’ Master Shot Maker And Major Court Anarchist And Agitator ” – The Story And Legend Of John McEnroe
From 1977 to 1984, John McEnroe roamed the tennis courts of the professional tennis tour….when he exhibited masterful shot making…
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Figure Skating – 1987 – Womens European Championships – With DDR Katarina Witt – With Scott Hamilton
Katarina Witt won two Olympic gold medals for East Germany (DDR)….and is a four-time World Champion in 1984, 1985, 1987 and 1988…..and a two-time World…
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Figure Skating – 1986 – World Championships Ice Dance Finals – USSR Natalia Bestemianova + Andrei Bukin
Natalia Bestemianova was coached by Tatiana Tarasova and competed in ice dance with Andrei Bukin…..who capped their lengthy career by winning the gold medal at the 1988…
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Tennis – 1986 – Wimbledon Mixed Doubles Trophy Presentation & Wrapup – Featuring Ken Flach + Kathy Jordan
DOG ASIDE: Paul McNamee and Martina Navratilova were the defending mixed doubles champions….but decided not to play together….which resulted in Martina Navratilova playing…
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Tennis – 1986 – Wimbledon – Mens Dbls Finals – Wilander + Nystrom Vs Donnelly + Fleming
DOG ASIDE: Heinz Günthardt and Balázs Taróczy were the defending men’s doubles champions coming into the 1986 Wimbledon Championships….but lost in the first…
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