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Vtg. JACK KRAMER Pro Staff TENNIS RACQUET Excellent Vintage Condition Wood
Estimated price for orientation: 54 $
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Description Brand: Wilson Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Model: Jack Kramer Pro Staff Grip Size: 4 3/8” MPN: Does Not Apply
DescriptionFrom HardluckCharlie's Wilson
Jack Kramer
Pro Staff
Tournament
TENNIS RACQUET Wikepedia
John Albert Kramer (August 1, 1921 – September 12, 2009) was an American tennis player of the 1940s and 1950s. A World No. 1 player for a number of years, and one of the most important people in the establishment of modern men's "Open"-era tennis, he was the leading promoter of professional tennis tours in the 1950s and 1960s. He was a relentless advocate for the establishment of Open Tennis between amateur and professional players. An International Tennis Federation (ITF) proposal to introduce Open tennis lost by five votes in 1960, but became a reality in 1968. In 1970, he created the Men's Grand Prix points system. In 1972, he helped found the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) with Donald Dell and Cliff Drysdale, and was the first Executive Director. He was unpaid at his request. In that role, he was the leader of an ATP boycott of Wimbledon in 1973, for the banning of Nikola Pilić from the tournament.
Tall and slim, he was the first world-class player to play "the Big Game", a consistent serve-and-volley game, in which he came to the net behind all of his serves, including the second serve. He was particularly known for his powerful serve and forehand, as well as his ability to play "percentage tennis", which he learned from Cliff Roche, a retired railroad engineer, at the Los Angeles Tennis Club (LATC). This strategy maximized his efforts on certain points and in certain games during the course of a match to increase his chances of winning. The key was to hold serve at all costs, which was one of many things that made Kramer one of the greatest players of all time. This legendary vintage Wilson racquet is in excellent condition. It is ready to play as is, or it would also look equally great on display in a Pro Shop or fan cave.
All of our previously owned items are considered to be in very good condition or better. They will all have excellent integrity. Most will have some kind of cosmetic imperfections, some will not. We do not intentionally sell any items with known problems undisclosed. Any items found with issues can easily be resolved. Thank you for looking at our listing.FREE SHIPPING!!!
PaymentWe accept PayPal. Shipping Items are shipped within 2 business days from receiving cleared payment. Usually the same day, or next day for most items. Combined shipping is available. We also recycle shipping containers, boxes, tubes, bubble wrap, etc. And we use newspapers, penny papers, shredded paper, plastic shopping bags, etc. If you are offended by receiving purchased goods wrapped or boxed in recycled materials let us know so that we may use new materials to package your purchases. Mainly, our focus is to package items securely no matter what materials used. Terms of Sale After 14 days of receipt of item, sale is considered final. We accept returns on most items unless specifically noted.See RETURN DETAILS above.Items must be returned in the same condition as when sent to buyer, unless damaged during shipment, or do not match item description or fit. Some items once used, such as projector lamps are not returnable. Some lamps we will replace one time, if instant blowout occurs at 1st use. Refund is cash back minus 15%. Buyer pays all shipping costs. About Us We sell only quality items in good condition or better. We also inspect every one to insure condition of those items prior to their listing. We're here on eBay for the long-term. We want our customers to be happy because we rely on positive feedback. Please contact us before leaving less than 5 star feedback. We will do whatever it takes to make it right! Located in the Spokane Valley, near the Idaho state line,We have been selling on eBay since 2004. Besides our own inventory we are eBay Assistant Sellers. Contact Us You may contact us here on eBay using the Ask Seller Question - our username is hardluckcharlie. Our phone # is: 509-226-3540
Description
| Brand: | Wilson | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
| Model: | Jack Kramer Pro Staff | Grip Size: | 4 3/8” |
| MPN: | Does Not Apply |
DescriptionFrom HardluckCharlie's Wilson
Jack Kramer
Pro Staff
Tournament
TENNIS RACQUET Wikepedia
John Albert Kramer (August 1, 1921 – September 12, 2009) was an American tennis player of the 1940s and 1950s. A World No. 1 player for a number of years, and one of the most important people in the establishment of modern men's "Open"-era tennis, he was the leading promoter of professional tennis tours in the 1950s and 1960s. He was a relentless advocate for the establishment of Open Tennis between amateur and professional players. An International Tennis Federation (ITF) proposal to introduce Open tennis lost by five votes in 1960, but became a reality in 1968. In 1970, he created the Men's Grand Prix points system. In 1972, he helped found the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) with Donald Dell and Cliff Drysdale, and was the first Executive Director. He was unpaid at his request. In that role, he was the leader of an ATP boycott of Wimbledon in 1973, for the banning of Nikola Pilić from the tournament.
Tall and slim, he was the first world-class player to play "the Big Game", a consistent serve-and-volley game, in which he came to the net behind all of his serves, including the second serve. He was particularly known for his powerful serve and forehand, as well as his ability to play "percentage tennis", which he learned from Cliff Roche, a retired railroad engineer, at the Los Angeles Tennis Club (LATC). This strategy maximized his efforts on certain points and in certain games during the course of a match to increase his chances of winning. The key was to hold serve at all costs, which was one of many things that made Kramer one of the greatest players of all time. This legendary vintage Wilson racquet is in excellent condition. It is ready to play as is, or it would also look equally great on display in a Pro Shop or fan cave.
All of our previously owned items are considered to be in very good condition or better. They will all have excellent integrity. Most will have some kind of cosmetic imperfections, some will not. We do not intentionally sell any items with known problems undisclosed. Any items found with issues can easily be resolved. Thank you for looking at our listing.FREE SHIPPING!!!
PaymentWe accept PayPal. Shipping Items are shipped within 2 business days from receiving cleared payment. Usually the same day, or next day for most items. Combined shipping is available. We also recycle shipping containers, boxes, tubes, bubble wrap, etc. And we use newspapers, penny papers, shredded paper, plastic shopping bags, etc. If you are offended by receiving purchased goods wrapped or boxed in recycled materials let us know so that we may use new materials to package your purchases. Mainly, our focus is to package items securely no matter what materials used. Terms of Sale After 14 days of receipt of item, sale is considered final. We accept returns on most items unless specifically noted.See RETURN DETAILS above.Items must be returned in the same condition as when sent to buyer, unless damaged during shipment, or do not match item description or fit. Some items once used, such as projector lamps are not returnable. Some lamps we will replace one time, if instant blowout occurs at 1st use. Refund is cash back minus 15%. Buyer pays all shipping costs. About Us We sell only quality items in good condition or better. We also inspect every one to insure condition of those items prior to their listing. We're here on eBay for the long-term. We want our customers to be happy because we rely on positive feedback. Please contact us before leaving less than 5 star feedback. We will do whatever it takes to make it right! Located in the Spokane Valley, near the Idaho state line,We have been selling on eBay since 2004. Besides our own inventory we are eBay Assistant Sellers. Contact Us You may contact us here on eBay using the Ask Seller Question - our username is hardluckcharlie. Our phone # is: 509-226-3540