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1953 Wimbledon Ladies’ Singles Championship Trophy presented to Maureen Connolly

  • Credit Loan courtesy of Cindy Brinker Simmons and Brenda Brinker Bottum, 2014
  • Tournament Wimbledon
  • Venue All England Lawn Tennis Club
  • Manufacturer Elkington & Co. (British)
  • Material sterling silver; wood
  • Date 1953
  • Dimensions Overall: (h) 25.4 cm x (w) 17.14cm x (d) 6.99 cm

In 1953, Maureen “Little Mo” Connolly became the second person and first woman to win the Grand Slam in singles. During her domination through the four majors, she lost only one set. At Wimbledon, Connolly won her second consecutive title, emerging victorious over compatriot Doris Hart 8-6, 7-5. 

Photo courtesy of AP Photo

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