The tennis player Bobby Riggs passed away at age 77, respectable.
Biography - A Short Wiki
US tennis freak who was known for his love of the game and his philosophy, ‘If I can’t play for big money, I play for a little money. And if I can’t play for a little money, I stay in bed that day.’
He was a great ping pong player before he became a great tennis player.
He was the World No. 1 or the co-World No. 1 tennis star for three years, initially as an amateur and later as a professional.
How did Bobby Riggs die?
Prostate Cancer caused Bobby Riggs' death in 1995.
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| Cause of death | Prostate Cancer |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 77 years |
| Profession | Tennis Player |
| Birthday | February 25, 1918 |
| Death date | October 25, 1995 |
| Place of death | Leucadia, Encinitas, California, United States |
| Place of burial | N/A |
Quotes
"Women play about twenty-five percent as good as men, so they should get about twenty-five percent of the money men get."
Bobby Riggs
"The man is king. The man is supreme."
Bobby Riggs
"If you're betting all the time, everything is just another bet. You don't even think about the money after you've made the arrangements. You're used to it."
Bobby Riggs
"My philosophy is to make an offer that the other guy can't refuse, because he thinks there's no way he can't win."
Bobby Riggs
"An old ham like me needs to be on stage."
Bobby Riggs
