Friday, December 11, 2009

Who is Jimmy Connors?


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Why: On "30 Rock" this week, Kenneth said:
These are my all-inclusive holiday decorations. Here's a little Christmas tree, a menorah, a picture of President Obama (for the Muslims), and a bowl of meat cubes with a picture of Jimmy Connors sticking out in the tradition of Verducchianism!
Answer: A tennis player from the 70s! Among his titles:
  • Australian Open (1974)
  • US Open (1974, 1976, 1978, 1982, 1983)
  • Wimbledon (1974, 1982)
Connors won a total of 8 singles majors, second only to Bill Tilden's 10 among American men, and tied with Fred Perry, Ken Rosewall, Ivan Lendl and Pete Sampras for 4th on the all-time roll.

Source
: Tennis Fame

The More You Know: He also coached Andy Roddick.

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