Tribute Video: Bob Davis 1944-2025
Feb 21, 2025
Black Tennis of Fame founder and inaugural President and CEO of the American Tennis Association Bob Davis and USTA National Broadcast Media 1999 winner Dave “Koz” Kozlowski have been working-together as tennis colleagues for over three decades.
Koz was chosen to host and produce The 100th year celebration of the American Tennis Association. According to Koz, "It was an absolute honor and privilege to get to know Bob and with his lifetime friend Nick Bollettieri."
The historic threesome of Davis, Bollettieri and race breakthrough tennis legend Arthur Ashe, formed one of the strongest consortiums of Tennis Trailblazers. This Tennis Trinity unselfishly dedicated its time together to provide decades worth of tennis and classroom education to the needy kids seeking direction in life.
Photo: HJTEP
It has been a coveted tennis-industry gift to witness the commitment to excellence that our South-Coast, twosome Icons Davis and Bollettieri have had with over 80,000 boys and girls of all skill levels and backgrounds.
The late Bob Davis was recently honored by his family and friends at his “home-away-from home” T.G. Bray Park.
It was a wonderful evening gathering with a strong sharing of open-love and respect. Coach Bob Davis was a genuine man who had the exceptional gift of enhancing the lives on everyone with whom he would come in contact.
It was a confirming night for everyone who once more realized how exceptionally our relationships with our global tennis giant meant to us.
Tribute Video
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Video (and written) tribute by Dave "Koz" Kozlowsi. Photo (top): HJTEP.