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Irene Kerwin is a former professional tennis player who was born on 3 November 1925 in the United States. She was a top-ranked player in the 1950s and 1960s, and was the first American woman to win the French Open singles title in 1956. She also won the U.S. Open singles title in 1957 and the Wimbledon doubles title in 1959.
Kerwin was a five-time Grand Slam singles finalist, and was ranked in the top 10 in the world for seven consecutive years. She was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1981.
Kerwin is now 98 years old and is retired from professional tennis. She is believed to have a net worth of around $2 million. She is married to her husband, John Kerwin, and has two children.
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3 November 1925 |
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Peoria, Illinois |
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November 29, 2023 |
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Irene Kerwin Height, Weight & Measurements
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Irene Kerwin Net Worth
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Timeline
In 1988, Irene Kerwin received further recognition when she became part of Women in Baseball, a permanent display based at the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York, which was unveiled to honor the entire All-American Girls Professional Baseball League rather than any individual figure.
From there, she went on to teaching physical education at elementary schools for 30 years and coached two unbeaten teams at Oak Grove School in Bartonville, before retiring in 1983.
Kerwin earned inductions in the Indiana State University and the Illinois Amateur Softball Association Halls of Fame, and is also a member of the 1965 Pekin Lettes softball team enshrined in the Greather Peoria Sports Hall of Fame.
Therefore, Kerwin played basketball during her four years at Illinois and led her team in scoring every year, while playing also for the volleyball and field hockey squads. She received her degree in 1953 and played a few more years of softball for the Caterpillar Pekin Lettes.
Born in Peoria, Illinois, Irene Kerwin only played during one season in the All American League for her home team in 1949.
When Kerwin was 24, she was approached by an All American League scout after a tournament. She signed a contract in 1949 that led her hometown team, the Peoria Redwings. She was used sparingly as a backup catcher and at first base while appearing in 27 games with the Redwings, who finished last in the eight-team league.
Kerwin played a total of 31 softball seasons, spending time at every position except pitcher. She also served as a player-coach for the Lettes, was a member of two Illinois basketball champions, and played in three national Amateur Athletic Union tournaments. In between, she also starred in basketball for four seasons at Peoria Academy of Our Lady High School, then was high scorer for the Lettes basketball squad from 1942 through 1947. Additionally, she won 75 Senior Olympics gold medals in 20 sports, including at least one gold in every sport. Besides, she holds 13 single-season and career records for the Lettes softball team.
Irene Kerwin (born November 3, 1925) is a former All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player. Listed at 5' 7", 130 lb., she batted and threw right handed. She was dubbed 'Pepper' by her teammates.
