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Joseph Sobek

Summary

Joseph Sobek (April 5, 1918 – March 27, 1998) was an American professional tennis and handball player, who invented racquetball in 1949; originally called "paddle rackets".[1][2][3] Sobek founded the National Paddle Rackets Association in 1952[3] and was the first person ever to be inducted into the Racquetball Hall of Fame.[1][2][4]

Joseph Sobek
Born
Joseph George Sobek

(1918-04-05)April 5, 1918
Greenwich, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedMarch 27, 1998(1998-03-27) (aged 79)
Greenwich, Connecticut, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
OccupationProfessional Tennis player
Years active1937–1985
Known forInventor of Racquetball and founder of Paddle Rackets Association
SpouseNancy Erlichman
Children1
Joseph Sobek sporting his own designed "paddle racket"

References edit

  1. ^ a b Joseph Sobek, the Inventor Of Racquetball, Dies at 79;By FRANK LITSKY;Published: March 31, 1998
  2. ^ a b Orlando Sentinel;OTHER NEWS TO NOTE - DEATHS;March 29, 1998
  3. ^ a b "Historical Timeline – US Racquetball Museum". Retrieved 2021-07-06.
  4. ^ Racquetball Hall of Fame;Inductees