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“Bill Connors did a wonderful job with Jaret Wright. He brought him along. He was patient, and he stuck with him with great results. What a pro.”
George Steinbrenner
“Billy Connors was just great. He brought Jaret Wright along great, was patient and he stuck to him with great success.”
“[The 52-year-old Connors appeared energized as he signed everything in sight and fulfilled every request possible for pictures. Walking towards the players' lounge, he was approached by USA analyst and former player Tracy Austin about coming on the network for an interview.] I have nothing to say, ... You know me, Tracy, I'm a low-key guy.”
Jimmy Connors
“When (Connors) was 35, 36 when we played, you know, I don't know if I was old enough to really understand what it meant for him to be doing what he's doing,”
Andre Agassi
“[What resonated for Blake during his match with Agassi was] when Jimmy Connors sits down and says, 'This is what they came for. This is what we'll give them.' ... It doesn't get any bigger, or better, than that.”
James Blake
“Connors fought a great match. He was paired against a really tough opponent and held his ground. I can't really get down on our guys, because they showed great effort.”
Carl Adams
