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Jewish Wimbledon champion Dick Savitt dies at 95
Savitt was a frequent visitor to Israel and was a mentor to many of the country's best exponents of the sport to whom he devoted his time and expertise as they attempted to follow in his footsteps.
DICK SAVITT makes a backhand return to compatriot Herbie Flam during their semi-final match at Wimbledon on July 6, 1951.
(photo credit:
CENTRAL PRESS/HULTON ARCHIVE/GETTY IMAGES
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By
ORI LEWIS
JANUARY 7, 2023 18:53
Updated:
JANUARY 10, 2023 21:28
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