Walter Clopton Wingfield

Walter Clopton Wingfield
Walter Clopton Wingfield, sur un timbre hongrois de 1965

Le Major gallois Walter Clopton Wingfield (octobre 1833 – 18 avril 1912) est considéré comme l'inventeur du lawn tennis en 1874.

Il est membre du International Tennis Hall of Fame depuis 1997.

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