O.K., so I didn’t actually make it into the Tennis Hall of Fame due to my playing abilities; I just went to visit the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, RI. A few weekends ago they had a family day with free admission for all those under 16. Imagine my surprise when the clerk was about to let me in for free. I said “I thought only kids go in for free” and she answered “You are not older than 16 are you?” I had to contain my desire to hug that woman.
She provided the kids sheets with clues, and pencils to go on a scavenger hunt around the museum, discovering many artifacts and facts pertaining to the origins and history of Tennis.
They learned about Brad Parks, the pioneering founder of wheelchair tennis worldwide. The actual wheelchair Brad used during his games was on display. 
As for me, I was much more interested on finding the display for Rafa Nadal. Of course, my interest in him is purely based on the fact that he is the number 1 Tennis player in the world. It has nothing to do with his olive skin and dreamy smile, seriously. Fine, don’t believe me. I did find Rafa and took pictures with him; unfortunately those didn’t come out so good.
No worries, I was able to find the display of another hunk, I meant to say another great Tennis player, Andre Agassi.
Skimpy Outfit from the 1940's
He seemed very happy to see me and insisted that I take a picture with him. “Why of course Andre, I’d be glad to.”
Other than the attractive players, I really liked the display of playing outfits, which were considered very risqué for their times.
- My kids and their friends by the courts
After playing a couple of rounds of Tennis Wii, the kids and I headed outside to look at the grass courts, which are truly beautiful. In fact, the International Tennis Hall of Fame has been voted one of the best places to host a wedding in RI.
Carola's Bucket 
This is an awesome bucket list item. Arthur Ashe (inducted in 1985) is my fraternity brother 🙂 I have driven pass the Football Hall of fame in Ohio, but never been in. I love that quote buy Oprah. I’m gonna have to recycle it 😉 Great job!
Thanks Phil. Wow, you have a famous frat brother 😉
Thanks! Nadal is yums 🙂
I love the pictures, especially the 1940’s skimpy outfit lol. I can honestly say I never knew a thing about tennis until i turned on my tv and saw Nadal playing, oh he is just delicious!!