Cliff Drysdale - Tennisopolis : Tennis Social Network2024-03-28T09:50:36Zhttp://tennisopolis.com/forum/topics/1869403:Topic:124?commentId=1869403%3AComment%3A461714&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI have to say that as a young…tag:tennisopolis.com,2010-09-21:1869403:Comment:4617142010-09-21T16:30:58.389ZSam Chadwellhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/SamuelRChadwell
I have to say that as a young man, (22 years old) my eyes were opened to the 'ways of the world' when I worked there and I found it necessary to say 'no' to many temptations...<br />
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So in other words, YES, there was MUCH drinking and partying going on at that time. Overall, I would categorize my nearly two year employment stint there a worthwhile experience which prepared me for what has been an awesome career in many facets of the tennis industry...!<br />
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<cite>Mark / Mr. Mayor said:…</cite>
I have to say that as a young man, (22 years old) my eyes were opened to the 'ways of the world' when I worked there and I found it necessary to say 'no' to many temptations...<br />
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So in other words, YES, there was MUCH drinking and partying going on at that time. Overall, I would categorize my nearly two year employment stint there a worthwhile experience which prepared me for what has been an awesome career in many facets of the tennis industry...!<br />
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<cite>Mark / Mr. Mayor said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://tennisopolis.com/forum/topics/1869403:Topic:124?commentId=1869403%3AComment%3A461711&xg_source=msg_com_forum#1869403Comment461711"><div>Sam, I went to Newk's in my teens - it must have been around '85. Was a fun place. Is it true what they say about the good ol' days there with the drinking and partying?</div>
</blockquote> Sam, I went to Newk's in my t…tag:tennisopolis.com,2010-09-21:1869403:Comment:4617112010-09-21T16:24:23.191ZMark / The Mayorhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/archibot
Sam, I went to Newk's in my teens - it must have been around '85. Was a fun place. Is it true what they say about the good ol' days there with the drinking and partying?
Sam, I went to Newk's in my teens - it must have been around '85. Was a fun place. Is it true what they say about the good ol' days there with the drinking and partying? I had the pleasure of getting…tag:tennisopolis.com,2010-09-21:1869403:Comment:4616272010-09-21T05:45:43.811ZSam Chadwellhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/SamuelRChadwell
I had the pleasure of getting to know Cliff Drysdale while I worked as a teaching pro at John Newcombe's Tennis Ranch back in 1988-1989... He is a very nice gentleman. I played with him on several occasions and he was and is 'pretty darn good'. I have always preferred his match commentary. ~Coach Sam Chadwell
I had the pleasure of getting to know Cliff Drysdale while I worked as a teaching pro at John Newcombe's Tennis Ranch back in 1988-1989... He is a very nice gentleman. I played with him on several occasions and he was and is 'pretty darn good'. I have always preferred his match commentary. ~Coach Sam Chadwell I don't know about him as a p…tag:tennisopolis.com,2008-04-14:1869403:Comment:719492008-04-14T18:57:46.932ZTerencehttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/Terence
I don't know about him as a player either, but I like him as a commentator. I think he's a good middle man between more provocative personalities like Mary Carillo and or absolute dummies like that "Bill" guy, whose name I can't remember. And he's able to get a good discussion going between less seasoned commentators like Pam Shriver or Mary Joe or Patrick McEnroe.<br />
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And his accent is nice to listen to, as well. :-)
I don't know about him as a player either, but I like him as a commentator. I think he's a good middle man between more provocative personalities like Mary Carillo and or absolute dummies like that "Bill" guy, whose name I can't remember. And he's able to get a good discussion going between less seasoned commentators like Pam Shriver or Mary Joe or Patrick McEnroe.<br />
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And his accent is nice to listen to, as well. :-) i dont know about great, but…tag:tennisopolis.com,2008-04-07:1869403:Comment:670972008-04-07T06:16:00.199Zmikeindohttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/MikeIndo
i dont know about great, but he was was one of the early guys to play the newly formed pro tour and his, uh, popularity with the ladies (gasp!) didnt exactly hurt the popularity of the sport. Looks like he won the US Open doubles once - see what else he did here: <a href="http://www.atptennis.com/3/en/players/playerprofiles/titles.asp?playernumber=D082">http://www.atptennis.com/3/en/players/playerprofiles/titles.asp?playernumber=D082</a><br />
he and fred stolle in the 80s (and early 90s?) were a…
i dont know about great, but he was was one of the early guys to play the newly formed pro tour and his, uh, popularity with the ladies (gasp!) didnt exactly hurt the popularity of the sport. Looks like he won the US Open doubles once - see what else he did here: <a href="http://www.atptennis.com/3/en/players/playerprofiles/titles.asp?playernumber=D082">http://www.atptennis.com/3/en/players/playerprofiles/titles.asp?playernumber=D082</a><br />
he and fred stolle in the 80s (and early 90s?) were a good on-air team. now, it seems he and patrick mcenroe kinda bicker at each other. as if they dont get along off-camera and it's showing on-air. it's sometimes a little uncomfortable. knowledgeable guy, sure. I think they bash him because…tag:tennisopolis.com,2008-01-03:1869403:Comment:6372008-01-03T02:28:57.792ZThePoethttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/ThePoet
I think they bash him because sometimes he acts like a dummy when it is obvious he is not. But I think those people do not understand the concept of the straight man and the color commentator. Cliffy is great. I know many people bash Pmac but I like him too and his brother ofcourse.
I think they bash him because sometimes he acts like a dummy when it is obvious he is not. But I think those people do not understand the concept of the straight man and the color commentator. Cliffy is great. I know many people bash Pmac but I like him too and his brother ofcourse. Yeah, I don't mind him at all…tag:tennisopolis.com,2008-01-03:1869403:Comment:6202008-01-03T02:00:13.071ZMark / The Mayorhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/archibot
Yeah, I don't mind him at all. I hear a lot of peeps bash old Cliffy, but I think he plays a good "straight man" against Carillo or one of the Macs.
Yeah, I don't mind him at all. I hear a lot of peeps bash old Cliffy, but I think he plays a good "straight man" against Carillo or one of the Macs. Cliffy is one of my fav comme…tag:tennisopolis.com,2008-01-03:1869403:Comment:6092008-01-03T01:23:31.835ZThePoethttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/ThePoet
Cliffy is one of my fav commentators:)
Cliffy is one of my fav commentators:) Great job! I had searched as…tag:tennisopolis.com,2008-01-01:1869403:Comment:4592008-01-01T16:29:58.608ZBlueShirthttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/BlueShirt
Great job! I had searched as well and was unsuccessful.
Great job! I had searched as well and was unsuccessful. Ha! I found one. It seemed to…tag:tennisopolis.com,2008-01-01:1869403:Comment:4462008-01-01T05:22:33.265ZAdminhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/Baker
Ha! I found one. It seemed to be mid career. I found early and late pics with no glove.<br />
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Ha! I found one. It seemed to be mid career. I found early and late pics with no glove.<br />
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