Fred Perry : British tennis legend
Jefferys, Kevin2017
Book
Fred Perry was criticised for his ruthless desire to win and was frequently at odds with the amateur tennis authorities of the day. In this revealing biography, award-winning historian Kevin Jefferys examines afresh the life and career of Britain's most successful tennis star. The author shows how good fortune as well as tremendous talent aided Perry's meteoric rise to the top; traces his frosty relationship with the British tennis establishment, which continued after he turned professional in 1936; and considers Perry's place among the true legends of the sport.
Main title:
Fred Perry : British tennis legend / Kevin Jefferys.
Author:
Jefferys, Kevin, author
Imprint:
Worthing, Sussex : Pitch, 2017.
Collation:
224 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781785312908 (hbk)
Dewey class:
796.342092796.342092 PER
Language:
English
BRN:
2505948