Jean
René Lacoste explained the origin of his
nickname, "le Crocodile: " The American press nicknamed me 'the
Crocodile' after a bet that I made with the Captain of the French Davis Cup
team. He had promised me a crocodile-skin suitcase if I won a match that was
important for our team. The American public stuck to this nickname, which
highlighted my tenacity on the tennis courts, never giving up my prey! So my
friend Robert George drew me a crocodile which was embroidered on the blazer
that I wore on the courts.
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