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(Encyclopedia) professional, in athletics: see amateur.Professional Athlete
What is this job like? Very athletic people might want to consider getting a job as a "pro" athlete. But they should know that very few athletes ever make it that far. It's a good idea, then…Kramer, Jack
(Encyclopedia) Kramer, Jack (John Albert Kramer), 1921–2009, American tennis player, b. Las Vegas, Nev. He excelled at tennis while still in high school. Kramer and Frederick (Ted) Schroeder won the…Suggs, Louise
(Encyclopedia) Suggs, Louise (Mae Louise Suggs), 1923–2015, American golfer, b. Atlanta, Ga. A successful amateur golfer as a teenager, she turned professional in 1948 after winning several amateur…Nelson, Byron
(Encyclopedia) Nelson, Byron (John Byron Nelson, Jr.), 1912–2006, American golfer, b. Fort Worth, Tex. In 1926 he began playing golf as a caddie, and in 1932 he entered upon his professional career.…Berg, Patty
(Encyclopedia) Berg, Patty (Patricia Jane Berg), 1918–2006, American golfer, b. Minneapolis, Minn. She was a leading amateur during the 1930s, winning 29 titles before turning professional in 1940.…Gonzales, Pancho
(Encyclopedia) Gonzales, Pancho (Richard Alonzo Gonzales)Gonzales, Panchogŏnzălˈĭs [key], 1928–95, American tennis player, b. Los Angeles, of Mexican parentage. After two straight wins in both the U.…Professional Bowlers Association
PBA World Championship11960 Don Carter1961 Dave Soutar1962 Carmen Salvino1963 Billy Hardwick1964 Bob Strampe1965 Dave Davis1966 Wayne Zahn1967 Dave Davis1968 Wayne Zahn1969–70Mike McGrath1971…Women's Professional Basketball
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