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• Who is Stan Smith? New film uncovers tennis and footwear legend

The former player, once a world No 1, also inspired a defining Adidas shoe and is the subject of a revealing new documentaryFor sports fans of a certain age, the seasonal queues that form around shoe stores in anticipation of the latest Jordan sneakers are a painful reminder of the many young people who only know of the hoops legend as an athletic brand. But well before Nike reduced Michael to a J...2024
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• HJTEP 52nd Annual Gala Set for NYC, Tickets on Sale Now
Stan Smith, Michelle Blake-Wilson and Johnson & Johnson MedTech to be recognized at annual Gala on May 13 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York. By Tennis Now | @Tennis_Now | Friday, April 26, 2024 Tennis champions, celebrity fans and philanthropists will come together next month to celebrate the work of the Harlem Junior Tennis & Education Program (HJTEP). You can be part ...2024
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• December 1, 1973: Sweep

After twelve months of play around the world, the 1973 Davis Cup came to an end in 66 minutes. The Australians entered the second day of the final tie, on December 1st, with a two-nothing lead over the United States. American hopes fell to the doubles team of Stan Smith and Erik van Dillen, the … Continue reading December 1, 1973: Sweep...2023
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• The Stan Smith Adidas: “Some People Think I’m a Shoe.”
“Was the shoe named after you, or were you named after the shoe?”—Stan Smith’s son, Trevor, at 8 years old. Origin Story: Stan Smith plays his day match at the French Open. When the clock strikes midnight, the waiters all women dressed as men at a nightclub in Paris. Nothing to do but shake hands […]...2023
• November 10, 1973: Rising Royalty

The Swedish royal family had an affection for tennis, and Björn Borg had a knack for pleasing them. In July 1973, Borg had impressed King Gustaf VI Adolf at the summer resort of Båstad, reaching the semi-finals and pushing Stan Smith to three sets. Gustaf died shortly thereafter, and when Borg returned home for the … Continue reading November 10, 1973: Rising Royalty...2023
• Ashe, King, Casals Memorabilia on Auction to Benefit LATF
You can own treasured pieces of tennis history—and benefit the Latin American Tennis Foundation's youth programs. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Saturday, October 14, 2024 Arthur Ashe, Rosie Casals, Pancho Gonzalez and Billie Jean King are champions committed to a common cause: helping kids pursue education and tennis dreams. Now, you can own treasured pieces of tennis hist...2023
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• Vondrousova: Closed Roof Helped Me
The first unseeded Wimbledon women's champion on how the closed Centre Court roof helped her cause. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Saturday, July 15, 2023 Wimbledon—The closed Centre Court roof tamed turbulence for Marketa Vondrousova. The 42nd-ranked Czech rallied from a break down in both sets reeling off five of the last six games to sweep Ons Jabeur 6-4, 6-4 and make history a...2023
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• The Stan Smith Adidas: “Some People Think I’m a Shoe.”
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"Stan Smith, Michelle Blake-Wilson and Johnson & Johnson MedTech to be recognized at annual Gala on May 13 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York."

2023
"Kristina Mladenovic celebrated her 10th year of cooperation with Adidas by visiting the AdiHouse in Paris and unveiled her personalized Stan Smith which pays homage to both her home country of France and Serbian roots."

2022
"Stan Smith and I (The Old Prof) have been collaborating on articles for over a year."

2017
"Is Kanye West why Adidas is gaining on Nike? Or is it Stan Smith and Run-D.M.C?"

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"adidas Originals is once again releasing an updated version of the Stan Smith classic court sneaker."

2015
"adidas Originals just announced the Stan Smith "Horween," available on October 9."

2014
"The iconic Stan Smith sneaker meets Stan Smith from "American Dad" for this crazy adidas collaboration."

• HJTEP 52nd Annual Gala Set for NYC, Tickets on Sale Now
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• Ashe, King, Casals Memorabilia on Auction to Benefit LATF
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• Who is Stan Smith? New film uncovers tennis and footwear legend
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• Ranking The Maple Leafs’ 7 Offseason Signings
Anyone who has read posts that The Old Prof and Stan Smith have collaborated on knows that Stan likes to use research and statistics to back up his points. In…...2023
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• Stubbs to be Honored at HJTEP Annual Gala
Rennae Stubbs will be honored at the HJTEP Annual Gala on May 22nd at the Ziegfield Ballroom in New York City. Rennae Stubbs' star will shine bright for a cause next month. Tennis fans, celebrities, philanthropists and supporters will celebrate the impactful work the Harlem Junior Tennis & Education Program (HJTEP) does helping and inspiring youngsters through tennis and education at the HJTE...2023
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• HJTEP 52nd Annual Gala Set for NYC, Tickets on Sale Now
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• November 10, 1973: Rising Royalty
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• Vondrousova: Closed Roof Helped Me
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• Doubles No.1 Austin Krajicek Throws out First Pitch at Rangers Game
The American threw a fastball for a strike on Wednesday in Arlington. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Friday June 16, 2023 Austin Krajicek, Grand Slam doubles champion and World No.1… Austin Krajicek, flame thrower… Krajicek, fresh off his maiden Grand Slam doubles title with Ivan Dodig, was on hand to throw out the first pitch at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, ahead of We...2023
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• adidas Originals Stan Smith x Stan Smith (KICKS)
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• Maple Leafs Commentary: Austin Matthews By the Eye Test
Stan Smith and I (The Old Prof) have been collaborating on articles for over a year. Both of us thoroughly enjoy the collaboration and we hope we can continue to…...2022
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• Ranking the 2022-23 Maple Leafs New Roster Additions
We recently wrote a post giving The Old Prof’s (Jim Sr.) and Stan Smith’s rankings of the returning players on the Toronto Maple Leafs. Related: Nicolas Aube-Kubel Will Be a…...2022
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• Kristina Mladenovic’s custom Stan Smith sneaker honors France and Serbia
Kristina Mladenovic celebrated her 10th year of cooperation with Adidas by visiting the AdiHouse in Paris and unveiled her personalized Stan Smith which pays homage to both her home country of France and Serbian roots. Wearing clay-colored leggings from Adidas’ latest tennis collection, Mladenovic discussed fashion and next outfits with designers at AdiHouse. The French-born […]...2023
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• adidas Originals Stan Smith ‘Horween’ Leather Pack (KICKS)
2015
• Is Kanye West why Adidas is gaining on Nike? Or is it Stan Smith and Run-D.M.C?
Sneakerheads are convinced that the 'Yeezy Effect' is real, but one market analyst is adamant it's fake...2017
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• Maple Leafs Best Case Scenario: Losing Martin Jones To Waivers
Stan Smith and I recently wrote that the Toronto Maple Leafs needed to add to their goaltending depth before the start of the 2023-24 season. We noted that the team…...2023
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• Ranking The Maple Leafs’ 7 Offseason Signings
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• Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Keefe, Campbell, Nylander & Muzzin
Last night the Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning by a score of 7-3. Early this morning, my regular co-writer Stan Smith sent me a quick email…...2022
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• Ashe, King, Casals Memorabilia on Auction to Benefit LATF
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• July 23, 1973: No Respect For Age
When you think of tennis figures suffering under the yoke of casual sexism in the early 1970s, Jimmy Connors is not the first name that comes to mind. And yet. Connors, 20 years old and yet to establish himself as an equal of Stan Smith, Rod Laver, and their ilk, was best known in the … Continue reading July 23, 1973: No Respect For Age...2023
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