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Joseph Sobek

Joseph Sobek
Born Joseph George Sobek
(1918-04-05)April 5, 1918
Greenwich, Connecticut, U.S.
Died March 27, 1998(1998-03-27) (aged 79)
Greenwich, Connecticut, U.S.
Nationality American
Occupation Professional Tennis player
Years active 1937-1985
Known for Inventor of Racquetball and founder of Paddle Rackets Association
Spouse(s) Nancy Erlichman (m. ?)
Children 1
Relatives Edward Sobek
Florence Coppola
Barbara DiNardo

Joseph Sobek (April 5, 1918–March 27, 1998) was an American inventor who invented racquetball. Sobek was the first person inducted into the Racquetball Hall of Fame.


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