What years were you a Ball Boy? 1950 What courts did you look after, what age were you?
Cannot remember, but it was
one of the outside courts. The smaller boys were used on Centre
Court and No. 1 Court. Did you enjoy the task and why? Very much. We were given vouchers for a meal and I loved the strawberries and cream! Also if we had no match on our court we were free to wander at will and I used to stand behind the TV. cameras and watch proceedings from there. The green Goldings blazer was like a passport. You could go anywhere. Did anything unusual/funny happen whilst you were on court?
I was a ball boy for one of
Budge Pattys matches (he went on to win the Mens Singles that year) when I
failed to move out Which player did you most enjoy meeting and why? The above mentioned Budge Patty. He was a very nice person. The least liked was a guy called Larsen. Who is your favourite tennis player today? ANDRE AGASSI Do you play tennis now and if so do you belong to a club? I am a little old for tennis now. Would you like to add any further information?
I noticed you are missing the
1950 group photograph. I will be pleased to send it for inclusion if you
wish. From: David Smith |
