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Author - Collins

Bud Collins was a journalist, television sportscaster, and author. His books, Bud Collins' Tennis Encyclopedia and My Life with the Pros, are part of the Upton Bell Collection at UMass Lowell Libraries in O'Leary Library, 2nd Floor Special Collections. Bud Collins' Tennis Encyclopedia includes a personal inscription from the author.

Books - Collins

Bud Collins Tennis Encyclopedia by Bud Collins; Zander Hollander (Editor)
Call Number: GV 992 .B78 1997

ISBN: 9781578590001

Publication Date: 1997-05-01

This updated third edition provides statistics and presents a history of tennis from its country club beginnings in 1876 to the billion dollar industry it is today. The book includes biographies: of famous players; hall-of-fame facts; tips for buying equipment; and the low-down on officials.
My Life with the Pros by Bud Collins
Call Number: GV 992 .C65 1989

ISBN: 0525246592

Publication Date: 1989-06-09

A celebrated tennis commentator and journalist recalls his experiences with the greats of tennis.

Inscription - Collins

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Awards - Collins

Induction into The national Sports Media Association Hall of Fame, 2002

Red Smith Award, Associated Press Sports Editors, 1999

Links - Collins

Bud Collins' Bio
Bud Collins' Web Site
Publisher's Weekly Review of My Life with the Pros
My Life with the Pros on Goodreads
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Bud Collins' Tennis Encyclopedia on Goodreads
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