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Became a professional tennis player in 1975, rising to No. 2 in California in the senior men's doubles rankings and reaching the state's top ten in senior men's singles.

International Middle Weight Karate Champion (1971)

Was first interested in karate after leaving the University of Louisville as a freshman and moving to Lexington; began studying martial arts under karate instructor Parker Sheldon

He resided in Southern California and worked as a professional tennis coach.

Spent part of his childhood in San Diego but graduated from high school in Kentucky--Bourbon County High School --where he starred in several sports, including track and football.

Has one daughter Sabrena.

Second cousin of baseball star Willie Mays.