Fred Perry (disambiguation)

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Fred Perry (1909–1995) was a British tennis player and originator of the clothing line.

Fred Perry English tennis player

Frederick John "Fred" Perry was a British tennis and table tennis player from England and former World No. 1 who won 10 Majors including eight Grand Slams and two Pro Slams single titles, as well as six Major doubles titles. Perry won three consecutive Wimbledon Championships from 1934 to 1936 and was World Amateur number one tennis player during those three years. Prior to Andy Murray in 2013, Perry was the last British player to win the men's Wimbledon championship, in 1936, and the last British player to win a men's singles Grand Slam title, until Andy Murray won the 2012 US Open.

Fred Perry may also refer to:

Fred Perry was a British boxer. He competed in the men's featherweight event at the 1928 Summer Olympics.

Fred Perry is an American comic book artist and writer, currently working at Antarctic Press.

Fred Perry is a Canadian football defensive end who is currently a free agent. Perry most recently played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers where his success was limited due to injury.

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