Interview with Richard Benson, December 21, 2015
Project: University of Kentucky Athletics: Tennis Oral History Project
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In this interview Richard Benson recalls his years as a member of the University of Kentucky Men's Tennis Team. He describes memorable matches, tournaments, and former teammates. He talks about the team's experiences at NCAA tournaments, as well as his experiences with his doubles partners.Interview Accession
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University of Kentucky Athletics Collegiate tennis Junior USTA Interscholastic Championships Hilary J. Boone Tennis Center Lexington Tennis Club ITA National Indoor Intercollegiate Championships ITA Men's All-American Championships Blue Gray National Tennis Classic NCAA Tennis Tournament USTA National Clay Court Championships Athletes in Action Campus Crusade for ChristInterview Rights
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Benson, Richard Interview by Dennis Emery. 21 Dec. 2015. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Benson, R. (2015, December 21). Interview by D. Emery. University of Kentucky Athletics: Tennis Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
Benson, Richard, interview by Dennis Emery. December 21, 2015, University of Kentucky Athletics: Tennis Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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