一些名人對Arthur Ashe的評論
"I was grateful to have the opportunity to award Arthur Ashe a posthumous
Presidential Medal of Freedom during my first year in office. His place as one
of the greatest tennis players in history is secure, but that was just one
dimension of an amazingly rich life. Never allowing himself to be defined by
tennis alone, he championed against racial discrimination on behalf of African-
American tennis players and took the first visionary steps to combat the sociall
y debilitating stigma associated with HIV/AIDS, the disease that eventually
ended his life. On the tenth anniversary of his death, we are reminded of our
own responsibilities to forge ahead down the path he blazed, toward a world
where inequalities are erased and people can finally be judged on the merit of
their minds and hearts rather than the color of their skin or the status of
their health. Arthur Ashe is an American hero, and an inspiration to all of us
committed to building this better world." - President Bill Clinton
“Arthur Ashe was my hero growing up. His name in my hometown of Richmond,
Virginia was magic especially when he was at his competitive peak. I was the
first so impressed with his tennis ability but his contributions to improving
the world around him will last for a long time.” – Rodney Harmon, USTA USA
Tennis High Performance Director of Men’s Tennis, who, like Ashe, grew up in
Richmond, Va.
“Arthur Ashe’s integrity and courage remind us all of what the possibilities
are for an athlete who cares about the larger world. Ashe not only changed
tennis, but he enriched the lives of all those with whom he came into contact
with.” – Former U.S. Senator Bill Bradley
“Arthur Ashe is truly a role model in every sense of the word to all people,
not just tennis players. He used his fame and fortune for good and to help
others. Instead of selfishly just taking, he chose to give back and did so to
amazing lengths. He overshadowed his amazing tennis career with being a much
more admirable person, and that is a goal I believe that any person can look up
to and aim for.” – James Blake, Member of the U.S. Davis Cup Team and highest-
ranking African-American man in the ATP rankings.
“Even with all of the grace and talent Arthur brought to tennis, I will always
remember that he did so much off the court to help humanity. Arthur and I cared
a lot about many of the same things and while we often had different approaches
we were always comparing notes to make sure that the job was getting done. He
and I talked a lot about making tennis more hospitable. We saw it as our job
make sure everyone felt welcome in our sport and that no one was left standing
at the door. I know he is watching down on all of us as we all try to carry on
with his dreams and I hope he really sees what a great contribution he made to
tennis and to humanity.” – Billie Jean King, U.S. Fed Cup Captain and tennis
legend.
"My first experience in Davis Cup was when Arthur invited me to be a Davis Cup
practice partner when I was I junior player in 1983 when the USA played against
Ireland. Now, exactly 20 years later, to be in the position that he held with
such dignity and class is a real privilege. What I find interesting and noble
about Arthur and his tennis career is that he held the Davis Cup and representin
g his country at the highest level. After he won Wimbledon in 1975, he still
said that winning the Davis Cup for the United States was a more memorable
moment for him." – Patrick McEnroe, Captain of the U.S. Davis Cup Team.
"I was impressed more by Arthur's off court achievements than how well he could
hit a tennis ball. There are a lot of tennis players who won more majors than
Arthur but I can't think of a single player who has impacted the world community
as much as he did and still does. Whether it was his dedication to youth,
fighting AIDS, or fighting for human rights, he realized his purpose on earth we
nt far beyond hitting a tennis ball. That to me is inspirational." – Mal Washin
gton, 1996 Wimbledon finalist and former U.S. Olympic and Davis Cup Team Member.
"It's great his legacy continues after all these years. He was a wonderful huma
nitarian and sports icon who has had a tremendous influence. It's also wonderfu
l to see the programs that bear his name still continue and remain successful.
The ideals he promoted will hopefully live on for a long time." – Chanda Rubin,
Former U.S. Olympic and Fed Cup Team Member, who is one of four African-America
n women ranked in the Top 20 of the WTA rankings.
“Arthur always has been and will continue to be a mentor to me. Beyond the serv
e and volley game, Arthur taught me through his example, how to be a humanitaria
n. I can only hope to fill half of his shoes. And I say that because he always i
mpressed upon me to be more than a good tennis player but to be a good person.”
- Zina Garrison, 1990 Wimbledon finalist, 1988 Olympic Gold Medalist and memb
er of the USTA Board of Directors.
"Arthur was special in every way - as a player, teammate, a reformer and mostly
as a close friend. No one cared more deeply about others than Arthur. As he onc
e said, ’I could never forgive myself if I elected to live without a humane pur
pose, without trying to help the poor and unfortunate, without realizing that pe
rhaps life's purest joy comes with trying to help others. " – Donald Dell, Ashe
’s U.S. Davis Cup Captain, agent and close friend.
"I met Arthur when I was eight years old at a charity tennis event for Bjorn Bor
g's comeback. Arthur was a television commentator. He talked to me about schoo
l, not tennis. He told me that words would take me miles and miles and to conti
nue to support my mother's goal to make education a priority. I remember squint
ing up at his face and the sun was right behind him when he spoke to me. My mot
her said I told her he looked like an angel with a halo. He called our house a f
ew times while I was growing up and he always had time to ask about me. At the
time of his death I didn't really understand what a legend meant. Now, after mil
es and miles of words, I understand." – 1999 Wimbledon semifinalist Alexandra S
tevenson
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作者: MikaHakkinen (McLaren Mercedes) 看板: Tennis
標題: Re: Arthur Ashe逝世十週年
時間: Thu Feb 6 14:00:39 2003
※ 引述《noanoa (放長假......)》之銘言：
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: “Arthur Ashe’s integrity and courage remind us all of what the possibilities
: are for an athlete who cares about the larger world. Ashe not only changed
: tennis, but he enriched the lives of all those with whom he came into contact
: with.” – Former U.S. Senator Bill Bradley
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補充一下: 此君除了是前任參議員外, 也是NBA New York Knicks的名將, 協助
New York Knicks拿下隊史僅有的2次總冠軍 (1970, 1973). 他的No.24球衣目前也高
掛在Madison Square Garden球場上方.
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Mika Hakkinen -- Born: September 28, 1968 F1 driver: 1991-2001
Career: 20 wins, 51 podium finishes, 26 poles, 25 fastest laps, 420 points
1998 F1: West McLaren Mercedes, World Champion, 100 points
(8 wins, 11 podium finishes, 9 poles, 6 fastest laps)
1999 F1: West McLaren Mercedes, World Champion, 76 points
(5 wins, 10 podium finishes, 11 poles, 6 fastest laps)
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