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John Barrett

b. 1931

Former tennis player, TV commentator and author

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About John Barrett

Born 1931. John Barrett is a British author, sports journalist, tennis player, journalist, sports commentator and reporter.

Awards and honours 2004 Lawn Tennis Writers Association of Great Britain Annual Award 2006 ATP Tour Ron Bookman Media Excellence Award 2007 Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his services to broadcasting. 2010 British Sports Book Awards (Best Illustrated Book), Centre Court: The Jewel in Wimbledon's Crown (with Ian Hewitt) 2014 International Tennis Hall of Fame

Selected bibliography World of Tennis (1969–2001) Tennis and Racket Games (1975), Play Tennis With Rosewall (with Ken Rosewall) (1975) 100 Wimbledon Championships: A Celebration (1986) From Where I Sit (with Dan Maskell) (1988) Oh! I Say (with Dan Maskell) (1989), 100 Wimbledons – a celebration (1986), Wimbledon – the Official History of the Championships (2001), Wimbledon – the Official History (2013) Wimbledon – the Official History (2014)

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Important facts

Born
17 April 1931, London
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Author, sports journalist, tennis player, journalist, sports commentator, reporter
Nationality
United Kingdom
Education
St John's College, University College School
Employers
British Broadcasting Corporation, Slazenger
Awards
International Tennis Hall of Fame; Member of the Order of the British Empire; British Sports Book Awards
Also known as
John Edward Barrett

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John Barrett?

former tennis player, TV commentator and author

When was John Barrett born?

John Barrett was born on 17 April 1931 in London.

What is John Barrett's occupation?

John Barrett is an author, sports journalist, tennis player, journalist, sports commentator and reporter.

What nationality is John Barrett?

John Barrett is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Barrett

· Wikidata: Q6220866

· DBpedia: John Barrett (tennis)

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