Roger Crawford (tennis)
Roger Crawford is the first and only person in American history to be a United States Professional Tennis Association athlete and play a Division I college sport with a severe disability. Today, he is a motivational speaker, author, and is still a certified tennis professional. Several famous individuals and corporations, such as Marriott Hotels, Nike, Chris Evert, and Ronald Reagan have acknowledged Crawford for overcoming handicaps. He was also featured in Chicken Soup for the Soul and in the NBC Emmy Award winning movie In a New Light.
On center court, Sports Illustrated has recognized Roger as “One of the most accomplished, physically challenged athletes in history!” He's also the recipient of the ITA Achievement Award, presented by the
Now on center stage, Roger Crawford is one of the most sought-after speakers in the world and has been inducted into the .
