Rene Lacoste - Inventor of the Steel Tennis Racquet ... And More

In 1963 Rene Lacoste invented the first steel tennis racquet. Remarkably, Rene was a great tennis player in the 1920s, winning 7 Grand Slams. Furthermore, it is said that the Lacoste label was the first to be placed on the outside of a shirt. And there's  much more to be said about this incredible sportsman and innovator - a contributor to apparel, tennis and international team tennis competition.