Shirley Fry

Shirley Fry-Irvin (June 30, 1927) was an American female tennis player who was born in Akron, Ohio, United States.

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June 30 - 1927 - American - Tennis - Akron, Ohio - United States

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Fry-Irvin is one of the dozen men and women to win each Grand Slam tournament in singles but she is also one of only 5 to win them to in doubles as well. Others are Margaret Smith Court, Martina Navratilova and Roy Emerson.

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Margaret Smith Court - Martina Navratilova - Roy Emerson

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She was inducted in the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1970.

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International Tennis Hall of Fame - 1970

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