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Fred Lewis WPH Rapid Fire Challenge

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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.

Now one of the sport’s all-time greats takes the WPH Rapid Fire Challenge.

Fred Lewis WPH Rapid Fire Challenge

  1. Best city to play: Salt Lake City
  2. Who is your toughest opponent: Naty Alvarado Sr.
  3.   Fastest person in handball: Terry Muck
  4. Who is the hardest hitter in handball: Naty Alvarado Sr.
  5. Best server in handball: Jimmy Jacobs
  6. Best off-hand in handball: Dennis Hofflander
  7. Handball hero: Jimmy London
  8. Favorite court: Tucson Athletic Club Court 1
  9. Player with the best offense: Naty Alvarado Sr.
  10. Player with the best defense: David Chapman
  11. Most satisfying tournament victory: Las Vegas Nationals 1975
  12. Most disappointing loss: Miami Nationals 1979
  13. Most important title to win: 4-Wall Open Nationals
  14. Favorite doubles partner: Gordy Pfeifer
  15. Longest match you ever played: Las Vegas Nationals Final 1975 – 4 hours
  16. Favorite sport besides handball: Participant: Swimming, Spectator: Football
  17. Favorite tournament (ever): Pro stops at the University of Texas
  18. Best match you’ve ever played: 1981 National Finals at the Charlie Club
  19. Best match you’ve ever watched: Haber/Hofflander vs. Russo/Decatur 3-Wall Doubles Finals
  20. Title you’d most like to win: N/A
  21. Favorite sport to play besides handball: Swimming
  22. Favorite athlete (any sport): Bo Jackson
  23. What is your favorite book: Moby Dick
  24. What is your favorite movie: The Equalizer
  25. What your favorite tv show: Big Bang Theory
  26. Most important shot in handball: The one you are about to hit
  27. Your best shot: Back wall kill/pass
  28. Legend you’d most like to play in his prime: Brady
  29. Best Fans in Handball: People who pay money to watch top handball

David Fink

WPH Senior Writer

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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