Growing Up Rene Lacoste Brand

Lacoste Shoes,Born in 1904, to a wealthy family, Rene Lacoste was a man of many talents. This well known, French, tennis player was best known for his aggressiveness, both on and off the court. (Because of this, his fans aptly nicknamed him the crocodile.)

It is interesting to note, that Rene did not play his first game of tennis until the age of 15. In the beginning, he was far from being a natural, at the sport. At the time, his father issued an ultimatum, of sorts. He promised Rene that in exchange for becoming a world champion tennis player, within five years time, he would then allow him to choose and pursue whatever career goals he wanted.

During the late 1920s and early 1930s he more or less dominated the game.winning many grand slam titles, in various international tournaments. He was the world's number one tennis player, in 1926 and 1927, as well.

He was a member, of the Four Musketeers. Playing alongside Jean Borotra, Jacques Brugnon and Henri Cochet, Rene helped to win eight French singles titles, six Wimbledon matches and six Davis Cups. These were all consecutive triumphs, covering a nine-year span.

Unfortunately, respiratory illness forced him to abandon his tennis career, at the young age of 25. He played his last match, in 1929. Little did he know, great things were yet to come.