When Did Dan Maskell Die?

Daniel Maskell CBE was an English tennis professional who later became even better known as a radio and television commentator on the game. He was recognised as the BBC's "voice of tennis", and the "voice of Wimbledon".

When did Dan Maskell retire?

From that point until his retirement in 1973, he devoted himself to transforming the coaching and development work of the Lawn Tennis Association. Maskell personally coached Prince Charles, Prince Andrew, Princess Anne, and Princess Alexandra.

When did Dan Maskell stop commentating at Wimbledon?

Dan Maskell began commentating on the Wimbledon Championships in 1949 as an expert summariser for BBC Radio alongside Max Robertson, before switching to television in 1951 with Freddie Grisewood. He would remain as the "voice of tennis" on the BBC until his retirement in 1991.

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