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Gottfried von Cramm's 1976 Death
German tennis legend Gottfried von Cramm died in car crash on November 8, 1976.
In brief
German tennis legend Gottfried von Cramm died in car crash on November 8, 1976. Baron Gottfried von Cramm, a two-time Roland-Garros champion, died in a car crash near Cairo on November 8, 1976. Originally reported by Tennis Majors.
Gottfried von Cramm's death
Baron Gottfried von Cramm died in a car crash near Cairo on November 8, 1976.
Two-time Roland-Garros champion
Von Cramm won Roland-Garros twice, in 1934 and 1936.
Nazi persecution
Von Cramm faced Nazi persecution for being gay and having a Jewish lover.
1937 Davis Cup match
Von Cramm played Don Budge in a Davis Cup semi-final in 1937.
1937 Davis Cup match result
Von Cramm lost to Don Budge 6-8, 6-7, 6-4, 6-2, 8-6.
Nazi arrest
Von Cramm was arrested and jailed for five months by Nazis.
World War II service
Von Cramm fought in Stalingrad during WWII and earned Iron Cross.
Post-war career
Von Cramm won German Championships in 1948 and 1949 after WWII.
1976 death
Von Cramm died in car crash near Cairo on November 8, 1976.
The one thing
Baron Gottfried von Cramm, a two-time Roland-Garros champion, died in a car crash near Cairo on November 8, 1976.
