Lacoste - The RL07, circa 1963. René Lacoste, a tennis champion but also an innovative inventor. From the first steel racquet to the first ball machine, Lacoste revolutionized the world of tennis.
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Former Champion René Lacoste has designed a new steel tennis racket - Sports Illustrated Vault | SI.com
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