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Adrian Haydon

1911 – 1973

British table tennis player

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About Adrian Haydon

Lived 1911 – 1973 (aged 61). Adrian Haydon was a British table tennis player.

Arthur 'Adrian' Haydon (11 October 1911 – 12 September 1973) was a male international table tennis player from England.

Table tennis career He started playing table tennis aged just 7 years-old. During the 1927-28 season he was world ranked 6. He won fourteen medals in singles, doubles, and team events in the World Table Tennis Championships from 1928 to 1953, including a gold medal at the 1953 World Table Tennis Championships in the Swaythling Cup (men's team event).

Personal life He married international player Doris Jordan in 1938.

He is the father of Ann Haydon Jones, a finalist at the World Table Tennis Championships and a Grand Slam winner in tennis.

He also played for the Warwickshire County Cricket Club 2nd XI.

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Important facts

Born
11 October 1911, Kings Norton
Birth century
20th century
Died
12 September 1973, Stratford-upon-Avon
Occupation
Table tennis player
Nationality
United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Adrian Haydon?

British table tennis player (1911–1973)

When was Adrian Haydon born?

Adrian Haydon was born on 11 October 1911 in Kings Norton.

When did Adrian Haydon die?

Adrian Haydon died on 12 September 1973 in Stratford-upon-Avon.

What was Adrian Haydon's occupation?

Adrian Haydon was a table tennis player.

What nationality was Adrian Haydon?

Adrian Haydon was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Adrian Haydon

· Wikidata: Q4685086

· DBpedia: Adrian Haydon

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