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Bud Collins is an American former tennis player, journalist, author, and television commentator. He was born on June 17, 1929 in Lima, Ohio. He attended the University of Illinois, where he was a member of the tennis team. After graduating, he served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953. Collins began his career as a tennis journalist in the 1950s, writing for the Boston Globe and Sports Illustrated. He was the first to cover the sport of tennis on a national level in the United States. He was also the first to cover the sport on television, appearing on CBS Sports in the 1960s. In the 1970s, Collins became a tennis commentator for NBC Sports, where he was known for his colorful commentary and his signature phrase, "Oh, me, oh my!" He was also the host of the popular show, "Bud Collins' Tennis Show," which aired on ESPN from 1979 to 1984. In addition to his work as a journalist and commentator, Collins was also an author. He wrote several books on tennis, including "The Bud Collins History of Tennis" and "The Bud Collins Guide to Tennis." As of 2021, Bud Collins' net worth is estimated to be roughly $2 million.

Popular As Arthur Worth Collins Jr.
Occupation actor
Age 87 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 17 June, 1929
Birthday 17 June
Birthplace Lima, Ohio, USA
Date of death 4 March, 2016
Died Place Brookline, Massachusetts, USA
Nationality United States

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Bud Collins Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Bud Collins's Wife?

His wife is Anita Ruthling Klaussen (1994 - 4 March 2016) ( his death), Mary Lou Barnum (1986 - 1990) ( her death), Palmer Collins (? - ?) ( divorced) ( 1 child)

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Wife Anita Ruthling Klaussen (1994 - 4 March 2016) ( his death), Mary Lou Barnum (1986 - 1990) ( her death), Palmer Collins (? - ?) ( divorced) ( 1 child)
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Bud Collins Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Bud Collins worth at the age of 87 years old? Bud Collins’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Bud Collins's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Actor

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2006

He was an actor, known for Psych (2006), Tennis Insiders (2005) and Class of. . .

2002

(2002). He was married to Anita Ruthling Klaussen, Mary Lou Barnum and Palmer Collins.

1994

1994 International Tennis Hall of Fame Enshrinee as a journalist.

1959

Coached tennis at Brandeis University (1959-1963). Among his pupils was Abbie Hoffman.

1929

Bud Collins was born on June 17, 1929 in Lima, Ohio, USA as Arthur Worth Collins Jr.