Parker (Pajkowski), Francis AndrewTennis player. Born of Polish parents. His real name is Pajkowski. When 17, won a trophy in the National Clay Court Championship at Chicago. Ill. In 1937 won Davis trophy in England, Europe over Edgar Hare. In 1939 Parker, prodigy of the tennis courts, won two matches in the National Clay Courts Championship. Resides in Milwaukee, Wis.
From: "Who's Who in Polish America" by Rev. Francis Bolek, Editor-in-Chief; Harbinger House, New York, 1943
Parker, (Pajkowski) Frank A. -
a quiet but persistent tennis star, ranked among the L.S. top ten players for 17 consecutive years. 1933-1949. He won the U.S. Singles championship at Forest Hills in 1944 and 1945.
(Inducted into the Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame in 1981)From: National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame
Frank A. Parker (Paikowski)
Former tennis champion
Born Jan. 31, 1916, Milwaukee (WI), U.S.; son of Paul Dzieminski (Paikowski) and Anna; married Audrey (Browne).
Career: tennis champion - U.S. Boys and Juniors, French Open (2 times) United States Open (2 times), Canadian Open (2 times), French and United States Open Doubles.
Honors: included in 5 tennis Halls of Fame.
Served with: U.S. Army, World War II, Strategic Air Command, sergeant, 1942-45.
Affiliation: Independent. Catholic.
Languages: English, French.
Hobbies: golf, tennis.
Home: 600 North McCIurg Court #4001A , Chicago, IL 60611.
From: "Who's Who in Polish America" 1st Edition 1996-1997, Boleslaw Wierzbianski editor; Bicentennial Publishing Corporation,
New York, NY, 1996.