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Behind the Short Line: Fred Lewis

Fred Lewis is synonymous with greatness, having amassed one of the greatest resumes in the history of handball. Known as “Steady Freddy” for his incredible consistency, Fred won six USHA Four Wall National pro singles titles, while making 10 consecutive trips to the USHA National 4-Wall pro singles final. Upon hanging up his professional gloves, Fred approaches his role as handball ambassador and mentor with the same passion with which he played and competed.

Through the Fred Lewis Foundation, Fred has inspired countless youngsters to become handball players, while Fred continues to host tournaments and events to inspire players of all ages and levels.

In this wide-ranging exclusive Behind the Short Line interview with one of the game’s all-times greats, Fred discusses his start in handball, his early memories playing against Paul Haber, Vic Hershkowitz, and the other legends in his early years, the start of the pro tour, his rivalries, his greatest moments on the court, his retirement from the pro tour, what he does to continue to grow the game, and so much more.

Do not miss this conversation with Steady Freddy!

Watch Behind the Short Line With Fred Lewis:

DV: David Vincent formed the World Players of Handball in 2005 and ushered live handball viewing into our living rooms for the first time. Since its inception, the World Players of Handball has broadcast over 1,500 matches live. Dave Vincent serves as the lead play-by-play announcer for virtually all matches, combining his unique perspective and personality with a lifetime of handball experience. DV brings 25 years of broadcast radio experience (in Oregon and California) to World Players of Handball & ESPN broadcasts and provides professionalism and wit to the amazing game of handball. DV also serves as the Executive Director of the World Player of Handball at the WPH headquarters in Tucson, AZ, working daily to grow the game of handball through innovation.
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