Joseph Sobek | |
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Born |
Joseph George Sobek April 5, 1918 Greenwich, Connecticut, U.S. |
Died | March 27, 1998 Greenwich, Connecticut, U.S. |
(aged 79)
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.