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4 unusual facts about Jimmy Connors


Argosy Gaming Company

Among the biggest initial investors was John Connors, brother of tennis champion Jimmy Connors, Illinois attorney and Democratic power-broker L. Thomas Lakin, as well as other influential St. Louis area businessmen.

Borg–McEnroe rivalry

At the start of the final McEnroe was booed by the crowd as he entered Centre Court following his heated exchanges with officials during his semi-final clash with Jimmy Connors.

Connors–Lendl rivalry

This was a tennis rivalry played between American Jimmy Connors and the Czech-American Ivan Lendl, which in their respective careers met 35-times.

Murray Bernthal

The two met in 1974 when Bernthal was booking a tennis exhibition match between Jimmy Connors and Ilie Năstase.


Glenn Bassett

While at UCLA, he has worked with some of tennis’ most recognized players, including national champions Arthur Ashe, Ian Crookenden, Billy Martin and Jimmy Connors, and 1992 Olympian Mark Knowles.

Haggar Clothing

Jimmy Connors once offered a pair of Haggars as a peace offering to his disgruntled opponent, Rod Laver.

Wilson ProStaff Original 6.0

Other first-rate players who have used the Pro Staff 85 Kevlar during their professional careers include Jimmy Connors, Jim Courier, Stefan Edberg, Chris Evert, Steffi Graf, Roger Federer, and Mary Pierce.

Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum

McEnroe reminisces about the dressing room, including how he first met Jimmy Connors and how he would emotionally prepare himself for matches.


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1989 US Open – Men's Singles

37yr old Jimmy Connors with a white bandana around his neck wearing a Slazenger "Triangle" shirt playing with a Slazenger racquet.