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Ellsworth Vines

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Henry Ellsworth Vines Jr. (September 28, 1911 – March 17, 1994) was an American tennis champion of the 1930s, the World No. 1 player or the co-No. 1 in 1932 as an amateur, and in 1934, 1935, 1936 and 1937 as a professional. He won three Grand Slam titles, the U.S. National Championships in 1931 and 1932 and the Wimbledon Championships in 1932. Vines also was able to win Pro Slam titles on three different surfaces. He later became a professional golfer and reached the semifinals of the PGA Championship in 1951.

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American tennis player and golfer

Ellsworth Vines's Historical Timeline

  1. Ellsworth Vines is born

    Ellsworth Vines athlete, known for american tennis player and golfer, was born on 1911-09-28. Henry Ellsworth Vines Jr.

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When was Ellsworth Vines born?
Ellsworth Vines was born on 1911-09-28.
What is Ellsworth Vines known for?
American tennis player and golfer
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Ellsworth Vines was involved in 1 recorded historical event, including Ellsworth Vines is born.
When did Ellsworth Vines die?
Ellsworth Vines died on 1994-01-01.

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