Legends of Ky Tennis the Hall of Fame Series

Conversation with Kentucky Tennis Legend Mary Lou Hambrick

In today’s Legends of Kentucky Tennis conversation, Dennis Emery sits down with Mary Lou Hambrick. Mary Lou discovered tennis at the age of 27, and she and her family we

Conversation with Kentucky Tennis Legend Terry L. Bunnell

In today's Legends of Kentucky Tennis, Dennis Emery talks with Terry L. Bunnell. Terry shares his lifelong love of tennis and his passion for serving the game. He discuss

Conversation with Kentucky Tennis Legend Andrew Varga

In today’s Legends of Kentucky Tennis conversation, Dennis Emery talks with Andrew Varga. Andrew of Louisville built an exceptional junior and collegiate tennis career.

Conversation with Kentucky Tennis Legend Rick Shafferman

In today’s Legends of Kentucky tennis conversation, Dennis Emery talks with Rick Shafferman. Rick tells of his journey from the park’s programs in Owensboro to the Presi

Conversation with Kentucky Tennis Legend Meg Peavy

In today’s Legends of Kentucky tennis conversation, Dennis Emery talks with Meg Peavy. Meg is the former University of Louisville number one player in the early years of

Conversation with Kentucky Tennis Legend Michael Cunningham

In today’s Legends of Kentucky tennis conversation, Dennis Emery talks with Michael Cunningham. Michael tells his story of rising from a lightly recruited junior play

Conversation with Kentucky Tennis Legend Joseph Kroh

In today’s Legends of Kentucky tennis conversation, Dennis Emery talks with Joseph Kroh. Joe was the legendary St Xavier Coach who is widely acclaimed as the best high

Conversation with Kentucky Tennis Legend Richard Benson

In today’s Legends of Kentucky tennis conversation, Dennis Emery talks with Richard Benson. Rich Benson, originally from Utah came to Kentucky in 1985 to play at the Un

Conversation with Kentucky Tennis Legend Jeff True

In today’s Legends of Kentucky tennis conversation, Dennis Emery talks with Jeff True. Jeff has been involved with Kentucky Tennis in so many ways.  After successfully

Conversation with Kentucky Tennis Legend Colleen Jones Underhill

In today’s Legends of Kentucky tennis conversation, Dennis Emery talks with Colleen Jones Underhill. Colleen was the number one ranked Kentucky Jr. female player for se

Conversation with Kentucky Tennis Legend Rex Ecarma

In today’s Legends of Kentucky tennis conversation, Dennis Emery talks with Rex Ecarma. Rex Ecarma is a legendary figure in Kentucky collegiate tennis circles. He built

Conversation with Kentucky Tennis Legend John Herring

In today's Legends of Kentucky Tennnis Dennis Emery talks with John Herring. Herring speaks about growing up in tennis and his many roles in the game.  He has been USTA

Conversation with Kentucky Tennis Legend Greg Hill

In today's Legends of Kentucky Tennnis Dennis Emery talks with Greg Hill Hill emerges from Henderson Kentucky in the mid-80s and became a top southern and national play

Conversation with Kentucky Tennis Legend Kevin Collins

In today’s Legends of Kentucky Tennis Dennis Emery talks with Kevin Collins.   Kevin Collins is the patriarch of one of Kentucky’s leading tennis families     He and hi

Conversation with Kentucky Tennis Legend Vimal Patel

In today’s Legends of Kentucky Tennis Dennis Emery talks with Vimal Patel.   Hear Vimal Patel’s story of his journey from the public courts of Owensboro to the best ten

Conversation with Kentucky Tennis Legend Mel Purcell

Mel Purcell is simply the best player in the history of Kentucky tennis.  This podcast details his rise from Murray Kentucky to Wimbledon.   Along the way he talks about

Conversation with Kentucky Tennis Legend Jack Ditty

Jack Ditty is one of eastern Kentucky’s all time tennis legends.  He is a tireless promoter of USTA events and women’s $60,000 events.  He has been the tournament directo

Conversation with Kentucky Tennis Legend John English Part 2

On this second of a two-part series podcast, John English details the history of the Louisville Tennis Classic which featured players like Laver, Ashe, Rosewall, and all

Conversation with Kentucky Tennis Legend John English

In today’s Legends of Kentucky tennis conversation, Dennis Emery talks with John English.  This is the first conversation in a two-part series. John English - a great p

Conversation with Kentucky Tennis Legend Susan Sloane

In today’s Legends of Kentucky tennis conversation, Dennis Emery talks with Susan Sloane. Susan is simply the best player the state of Kentucky has ever produced.  She