Rod Laver Born in 1938, Australian Tennis Great
Rod Laver began tennis at age ten on a family court in Australia. He won his first major in 1960 the Australian championship and achieved the Grand Slam in 1962 by winning all four majors. He turned pro in 1963 and dominated pro events in 1966 1967 and won four titles in 1969 the Australian French Wimbledon and American championships.