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 Fred Perry - MSN Encarta
Fred Perry (1909-1995), British tennis player, one of the most celebrated British athletes of the 20th century, who became famous for his powerful forehand shot, which he often hit while running forward.
In 1933 Perry defeated Cochet in a five-set match in the final round of Davis Cup competition, leading Britain to its first Davis Cup victory since 1912.
Perry repeated his victory at Wimbledon in 1935 and 1936.
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 Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Fred Perry
Perry is considered one of the greatest male players to have ever played the game.
Inside the Church Road gate at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, London, a statue of Fred Perry was erected in 1984 to mark the 50th anniversary of his first singles championship.
The Fred Perry brand of clothing (named after the player) became popular with skinheads, mods, and other youth sub-cultures.
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Fred Perry (May 18, 1909 - February 2, 1995) was a British tennis player and three-time Wimbledon champion.
Born in Stockport, England, Fred Perry became the first player to win all four Grand Slam singles titles, though not in same year.
It is best known for the laurel logo on the left breast of polo style shirts.
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 Fred Perry
Fred Perry U.K. acquired by investors: from Figgie Int'l.
The working class boy who beat the snobs to win Wimbledon; Fred Perry was the last Englishman to win the championship.
Perry remains alone at peak of excellence; After another year of disappointment, Fred Perry remains the last British Wimbledon mens' champion.
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