Obituary of Bobby Riggs

Bobby Riggs

Robert Larimore Riggs (born February 25, 1918 in Los Angeles, California) was a tennis player who was best known for being the World No. 1 tennis amateur in 1939 and World No. 1 pro tennis player in 1946 and 1947. Bobby died on October 25, 1995 and his death was because of prostate cancer. He died at age 77.

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Bobby Riggs Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Riggs, Bobby
Common Name: Bobby Riggs
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Birth Date: February 25, 1918
Age: 77 (at death)
Also Known As: Bob
Occupation: Tennis Player
Active Years: 1933-1962

Net Worth: $5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Black
Favorite Scent: Dior Sauvage
Favorite Actor: Buster Keaton

Bobby's Family Tree

Birth Name: Robert Larimore Riggs
Father: Gideon Wright Riggs
Mother: Agnes Riggs
Brother(s):

John Riggs
Luke Riggs

Sister(s):

Mary Lee Riggs

Spouse/Partner:

Catherine Fischer (married 1939-divorced 1951)
Priscilla Wheelan (married 1952-divorced 1971)
Priscilla Wheelan (married 1991-1995, his death)

Son(s):

Larry Riggs
John Riggs
William Riggs
Robert Riggs Jr.
Jimmy Riggs
Lawrence Riggs

Daughter(s):

Dorothy Riggs

Death Notice:

Date: October 25 1995 at age 77
Place: Encinitas, California, United States
Cause of Death: Prostate cancer

Category Tags:

Tennis Player American Born on February 25th Born in 1918 Born in California Died in 1995 Died at age 77 Died from Prostate cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Bobby Riggs was a legendary tennis player known for his charisma, skill, and love for the game, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire generations. (V)"

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