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The many faces of McEnroe. John McEnroe sure knows how to raise a racket. He tried to compose himself, but couldn't help but question a close call-or (...)
The many faces of McEnroe. John McEnroe sure knows how to raise a racket. He tried to compose himself, but couldn't help but question a close call-or (...)

The many faces of McEnroe. John McEnroe sure knows how to raise a racket. He tried to compose himself, but couldn't help but question a close call-or (...)

Date2/17/1990
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Original Toronto Star caption: The many faces of McEnroe. John McEnroe sure knows how to raise a racket. He tried to compose himself, but couldn't help but question a close call-or two, or three - in his straight-set loss to Ivan Lendl at the SkyDome yesterday.
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The many faces of McEnroe. John McEnroe sure knows how to raise a racket. He tried to compose himself, but couldn't help but question a close call-or (...)
The many faces of McEnroe. John McEnroe sure knows how to raise a racket. He tried to compose himself, but couldn't help but question a close call-or (...)
2/17/1990
McEnroe in action. John McEnroe will face Vitas Gerulaitis in this afternoon's final of the Molson Tennis Challenge at Maple Leaf Gardens after beating Bjorn Borg. Gerulaitis defeated Jimmy Connors
McEnroe in action. John McEnroe will face Vitas Gerulaitis in this afternoon's final of the Molson Tennis Challenge at Maple Leaf Gardens after beating Bjorn Borg. Gerulaitis defeated Jimmy Connors
2/7/1981
Better defeat: John McEnroe's face says it all after Ivan Lendl overpowers him in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2, under the SkyDome yesterday
Better defeat: John McEnroe's face says it all after Ivan Lendl overpowers him in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2, under the SkyDome yesterday
2/17/1990
Furniture sleuth: Phil Dunning, curator of Montgomery's Inn, has a sharp eye for antiques and can explain how he knows this chair is authentic early Canadian piece - he took it apart and made sure the screws were old, too.
Furniture sleuth: Phil Dunning, curator of Montgomery's Inn, has a sharp eye for antiques and can explain how he knows this chair is authentic early Canadian piece - he took it apart and made sure the screws were old, too.
1/3/1980
Ilie Nastase, the John McEnroe of his day, rarely watches tennis any more, unless the brat's playing
Ilie Nastase, the John McEnroe of his day, rarely watches tennis any more, unless the brat's playing
1/30/1990
No doubt, Ilie Nastase had a lot of problems at Gardens last night and not just from his tennis opponent, John McEnroe
No doubt, Ilie Nastase had a lot of problems at Gardens last night and not just from his tennis opponent, John McEnroe
2/4/1981
No doubt, Ilie Nastase had a lot of problems at Gardens last night and not just from his tennis opponent, John McEnroe
No doubt, Ilie Nastase had a lot of problems at Gardens last night and not just from his tennis opponent, John McEnroe
2/4/1981
Jimmy Connors. Second-ranked tennis player in the world will meet Mats Milander Tuesday night in first round of Challenge. Connors trails only John McEnroe in the computer rankings
Jimmy Connors. Second-ranked tennis player in the world will meet Mats Milander Tuesday night in first round of Challenge. Connors trails only John McEnroe in the computer rankings
4/23/1980
Odds-on favorite: John McEnroe was picked to pocket the singles title by Bjorn Borg even before the first ball was struck at the grass courts at Wimbledon this year
Odds-on favorite: John McEnroe was picked to pocket the singles title by Bjorn Borg even before the first ball was struck at the grass courts at Wimbledon this year
7/3/1983
John McEnroe
John McEnroe
8/11/1982
John McEnroe
John McEnroe
8/9/1984
Lunging to victory: John McEnroe won the latest round in his running battle with Bjorn Borg but the issue went to a tiebreaker before the young American defeated the SuperSwede
Lunging to victory: John McEnroe won the latest round in his running battle with Bjorn Borg but the issue went to a tiebreaker before the young American defeated the SuperSwede
2/7/1981