Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 12:12 PM
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Tennis legend Alex Swetka dies at 94
Original post made on Jul 25, 2012
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 12:12 PM
Comments (6)
Posted by Addition
a resident of Shoreline West
on Jul 25, 2012 at 2:11 pm
a resident of Shoreline West
on Jul 25, 2012 at 2:11 pm
Um, if he was born in 1912, he would have been 100. If he was actually 94, he would have been born in 1918. Simple math people.
Posted by @Addition
a resident of Old Mountain View
on Jul 25, 2012 at 3:46 pm
a resident of Old Mountain View
on Jul 25, 2012 at 3:46 pm
True...however, the story says he was born in 1917 (not 1912). Need glasses, maybe?
Posted by susanne
a resident of Sylvan Park
on Jul 25, 2012 at 4:25 pm
a resident of Sylvan Park
on Jul 25, 2012 at 4:25 pm
O.K. its not very important at this point. He has a life that should be celebrated. He truly was a wonderful man and lived a long and very special life. I for one is proud he lived in our lifetime. He really enjoyed every day for as many years as it was. I send love and hugs to the whole family and especally to his wife and true love. See you in September.
Posted by Dominick
a resident of Waverly Park
on Jul 25, 2012 at 10:56 pm
a resident of Waverly Park
on Jul 25, 2012 at 10:56 pm
I knew Alex and his wife. He lived in Waverly Park. My wife and I always stopped to talk to them when we passed their home on our morning walks. I had no idea he was so talented and just recently connected with He and his wife when I saw their shop next to the CVS drugstore.
I remember him saying that he was in the Navy for six years during WWII as I spent the same time in the Marines. And he is from Pennsylvania as I am.I had no idea he was so old, he certainly looked and acted as a much younger person. I hope to attend the Celerbration of his life in Cuesta park.
Posted by gg
a resident of Old Mountain View
on Jul 26, 2012 at 9:13 pm
a resident of Old Mountain View
on Jul 26, 2012 at 9:13 pm
I met Alex few years ago amd played single again him ...I can not believe I got a lesson not only tennis lesson but the attitude to have on the court...then played doubles...believe me you can be old but you can stay good.
I learn a good lesson ...Life lesson.. I will not forget Sally, his wife...I love her so much, nice lady ..she supported Alex with love and I am note sure we can find this truly love now...so true..so pure pefect couple
Posted by @@Addition
a resident of Cuernavaca
on Jul 29, 2012 at 11:32 am
a resident of Cuernavaca
on Jul 29, 2012 at 11:32 am
@Addition - very likely the Voice corrected that mistake after it was pointed out.
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