Con·nors

(kŏn′ərz), James Scott Known as "Jimmy." Born 1952.

American tennis player who twice won both the US and Wimbledon men's singles titles (1974 and 1982) and also won the US title in 1976, 1978, and 1983.

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Connors

(ˈkɒnəz)

(Biography) Jimmy. born 1952, US tennis player: Wimbledon champion 1974 and 1982; US champion 1974, 1976, 1978, 1982, and 1983

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Connors - outstanding United States tennis player (born in 1952)

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