Let's discuss Caroline Seebohm's latest in her series on Pancho Segura, "Segura’s College Career"
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Courage...Capital "C". Francisco Segura...
"Pancho's future suddenly looked less promising. Perhaps Danzig's optimism had been misplaced. There was talk about him going home, something he refused even to consider. He made only one brief trip back to Guayaquil in 1945, where he was welcomed like a god."
In a five set match and in life you have to go with the ebb and flow. A wonderful story. Gardinar Mulloy playing his hand in the fate of Francisco Segura.
A physically small man with a huge heart. That's my takeaway so far. Great, great story...please continue.don_budge
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"That was a fantastic win for me," Pancho recalled. "I was like Jimmy Connors or Lleyton Hewitt, 100 percent on every shot, with great concentration. I overcame my handicaps in size and weight.
"In my mind I thought I could win. I showed I had the potential, and that my coach was right to put his trust in me. Mulloy was with me all the way. He told me I would put the school on the tennis map and I did."
Tremendous attitude and character. Tennis was blessed to have a man of this mold. What a journey. Cannot wait to learn more. Kudos to Ms. Seebohm's research and writing.
Kyle LaCroix USPTA
Boca Raton
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Interesting what a big role Gardnar Mulloy played in the young Segura's career. To work with a young man from a totally foriegn culture with such a unique style and to teach him to make it work on the big stage. Even at the expense of his own player pride. Segura was kicking the Mulloy butt early on and it doesn't sound like he let up on him. Wonderful story so far.don_budge
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Originally posted by don_budge View PostCourage...Capital "C". Francisco Segura...
"Pancho's future suddenly looked less promising. Perhaps Danzig's optimism had been misplaced. There was talk about him going home, something he refused even to consider. He made only one brief trip back to Guayaquil in 1945, where he was welcomed like a god."
In a five set match and in life you have to go with the ebb and flow. A wonderful story. Gardinar Mulloy playing his hand in the fate of Francisco Segura.
A physically small man with a huge heart. That's my takeaway so far. Great, great story...please continue.Last edited by bottle; 02-03-2018, 03:17 PM.
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Originally posted by don_budge View PostInteresting what a big role Gardnar Mulloy played in the young Segura's career. To work with a young man from a totally foriegn culture with such a unique style and to teach him to make it work on the big stage. Even at the expense of his own player pride. Segura was kicking the Mulloy butt early on and it doesn't sound like he let up on him. Wonderful story so far.
Good job johnyandell! Great bang for the buck. Hmmm...don_budge
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