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John Albert Kramer (August 1, 1921 – September 12, 2009) was an American tennis player of the 1940s and 1950s, and a pioneer promoter who helped drive the sport towards professionalism at the elite level.
Jack Kramer (born Aug. 1, 1921, Las Vegas, Nev., U.S.—died Sept. 12, 2009, Los Angeles, Calif.) was an American champion tennis player who became a successful promoter of professional tennis. Kramer was selected to represent the United States in the 1939 Davis Cup doubles against Australia.
Jack Kramer was a tennis player, promoter, and analyst who revolutionized the game with his serve-and-volley style and his professional tour. He won ten major titles, including Wimbledon and U.S. Nationals, and founded the ATP in 1972.
Sep 14, 2009 · Jack Kramer, the Wimbledon and two-time United States singles champion whose promotion of the professional tennis tour in the 1950s led the way toward the sport’s Open era, died Saturday in Los...
Sep 27, 2009 · A tribute to Jack Kramer, the legendary player, promoter, innovator and leader of tennis, who passed away in 2009. Learn about his achievements, his personality, his family and his legacy in this article by Bud Collins.
Jun 27, 2022 · Seventy-five years ago, Jack Kramer won his first and only Wimbledon title, using it as a springboard to a pro-career template many players would follow.
Sep 14, 2009 · By Bill Dwyre. Sept. 14, 2009 12 AM PT. Tennis legend Jack Kramer, considered by many the most influential person in the game in the last 60 years, died late Saturday night at his home in Los...
