Joseph Sobek

Joseph Sobek
Born Joseph George Sobek
(1918-04-05)April 5, 1918
Greenwich, Connecticut, U.S.
Died March 29, 1998(1998-03-29) (aged 79)
Greenwich, Connecticut, U.S.
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 29, 1998) was an American inventor who invented racquetball.[1][2] Sobek was the first person inducted into the Racquetball Hall of Fame.[1][2][3]

References

  1. 1 2 Joseph Sobek, the Inventor Of Racquetball, Dies at 79;By FRANK LITSKY;Published: March 31, 1998
  2. 1 2 Orlando Sentinel;OTHER NEWS TO NOTE - DEATHS;March 29, 1998
  3. ↑ Racquetball Hall of Fame;Inductees
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