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Also Known As Helen Roark • Helen Wills Moody • Helen Newington Wills
Born October 6, 1905 • BerkeleyCalifornia
Died January 1, 1998 (aged 92) • CarmelCalifornia
Awards And Honors Wimbledon ChampionshipsFrench OpenOlympic GamesU.S. Open

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