Tennis Clothing
Famous Women Tennis Players by Trent Frayne
In a style that is as swift and full of verve as its subjects, Trent Frayne captures the lives of twelve of the celebrated all-time women tennis players. He brings back the far away days when Suzanne Lenglen, Helen Wills, Helen Jacobs, and Alice Marble brought to the game a pre emancipated independence that included the daring forsaking of petticoats, stockings, and corsets. Maureen Connolly's short but spectacular career, Althea Gibson's struggles to ultimately win Wimbledon (and to overcome prejudice to get there at all), Virginia Wade's transformation into a winner, plus vivid portraits of Margaret Court, Evonne Goolagong, Billie Jean King, Chris Evert, and Martina Navratilova - all make this book as exciting as a fast volley and an important addition to every sports shelf. Published by Dodd,Mead & Company. Pgs 223.Price clipped. Dust Jacket has several tears on front and back cover and spine. Book itself is in Very Good condition with several Black & White photographs.