Bobby Riggs

Tennis Player

Birthday February 25, 1918

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace California

DEATH DATE Oct 25, 1995 (77)

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About

US tennis freak who was known for his love of the game and his philosophy, 'If I can't play for big money, I play for a little money. And if I can't play for a little money, I stay in bed that day.'

Before Fame

He was a great ping pong player before he became a great tennis player.

Trivia

He was the World No. 1 or the co-World No. 1 tennis star for three years, initially as an amateur and later as a professional.

Family Life

He fathered six children with two different wives.

Associated With

He was defeated by women's tennis pro, Billie Jean King .