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| | Roy Stanley Emerson, 1982 Enshrinee: International Tennis Hall of Fame (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05) |
 | | Emerson, a slim, quick, athletic farm kid who strengthened his wrists for tennis by milking innumerable cows on his father's property, played on eight winning Davis Cup teams between 1959 and 1967, a record. |
 | | An outstanding team player who could fire up his teammates, Emerson also took part in two Australian victories in the World Cup, a since disbanded annual competition against the U.S. He exemplified the Aussie code of sportsmanship and competitiveness, stating it as, "You should never complain about an injury. |
 | | Emerson was elevated to the Hall of Fame in 1982 after a career that bridged the amateur and open eras and was credited with three pro titles in singles and 30 in doubles, and $400,000 in prize money. |
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