What is Vitas Gerulaitis's middle name?
Kevin
What is Vitas Gerulaitis's full name?
Vytautas Kevin Gerulaitis
Vitas Gerulaitis nickname(s):
The Lithuanian Lion
Vitas Gerulaitis date of birth:
July 26, 1954
How old was Vitas Gerulaitis when died?
40
Where was Vitas Gerulaitis born?
Brooklyn, New York, USA
When did Vitas Gerulaitis die?
September 18, 1994
Where did Vitas Gerulaitis die?
Long Island, New York, USA
Why did Vitas Gerulaitis die?
Carbon monoxide poisoning at a friend`s home
How tall is Vitas Gerulaitis?
6' (183 cm)
Vitas Gerulaitis body shape:
Athletic
What color is Vitas Gerulaitis's hair?
Blonde
Vitas Gerulaitis distinctive features:
Long Blonde Hair
Is Vitas Gerulaitis gay or straight?
Straight
What is Vitas Gerulaitis's ethnicity?
White
What is Vitas Gerulaitis nationality?
American
Where did Vitas Gerulaitis go to school?
Archbishop Molloy High School
Where did Vitas Gerulaitis go to university?
Columbia University
What is Vitas Gerulaitis's occupation?
Tennis Player, Actor
Vitas Gerulaitis claim to fame:
Australian Open
Vitas Gerulaitis commercials and brand endorsements:
Print ads for Brut by Faberge cologne (1978-79).
Short Biography
Vytautas Kevin Gerulaitis (July 26, 1954 – September 17, 1994) was a Lithuanian American professional tennis player. In 1975, Gerulaitis won the men's doubles title at Wimbledon, partnering with Sandy Mayer. He won the men's singles title at one of the two Australian Open tournaments held in 1977 (Gerulaitis won the tournament that was held in December, while Roscoe Tanner won the earlier January tournament). Gerulaitis also won two Italian Open titles, in 1977 and 1979, and the WCT Finals in Dallas, in 1978.