Photo: Robbie Mendelson / CC BY-SA 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
For me, Stan Smith is a tennis champion first and a sneaker second. The Pasadena-born world No. 1 won the 1971 US Open and 1972 Wimbledon, formed one of history's great doubles teams with Bob Lutz, and earned Hall of Fame induction in 1987. That his name now lives on a white Adidas shoe worn worldwide only underscores his stature; the cultural icon was built on a genuine athletic legacy. I find it remarkable when an athlete transcends sport into everyday culture, and Smith did it the right way, with the trophies to back the brand.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Stan Smith
- Name (Japanese)
- スタン・スミス
- Reading
- すたん・すみす
- Born
- December 14, 1946 (age 79)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Dog
- Origin
- Pasadena, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 193 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- tennis player / tennis coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Pasadena High School
- University
- University of Southern California
Awards & achievements
- 1987 International Tennis Hall of Fame
- 2022 Philippe Chatrier Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Stan Smith born?
Born December 14, 1946 (age 79).
Where is Stan Smith from?
Stan Smith is from Pasadena, California, United States.
What does Stan Smith do?
Stan Smith works as tennis player, tennis coach.
How tall is Stan Smith?
Stan Smith is 193 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.