Savitt was a frequent visitor to Israel and was a mentor to many of the country's best exponents of the sport to whom he devoted his time and expertise as they attempted to follow in his footsteps.
DICK SAVITT makes a backhand return to compatriot Herbie Flam during their semi-final match at Wimbledon on July 6, 1951.(photo credit: CENTRAL PRESS/HULTON ARCHIVE/GETTY IMAGES)ByORI LEWISUpdated:
