Jack Jones, visionary who helped women's tennis in its fight for equality, dies at 97

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Jack Jones, visionary who helped women's tennis in its fight for equality, dies at 97
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Jack Jones co-founded the Family Circle Cup women's tennis tournament in 1973 and became instrumental in helping promote players and their ideals.

In looking at the notes left behind by Jack Jones, a visionary businessman whose love for tennis helped boost the women’s game at a time it needed smart and effective promotion, Jones’ son Cary was struck by the sense of fairness that was the foundation of his father’s work.Family Circle Cup

Jack Jones, right, stands with tennis legend Rosie Casals, left, and tennis broadcaster Bud Collins during the 35th anniversary of the Family Circle Cup. Jones went on to have a long career in TV production, but it was in tennis, a sport he played on a recreational basis, that he left his biggest mark.

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