10/23/2026
๐พ ROLL IT BACK: 50 Years of Wheelchair Tennis!
Did you know wheelchair tennis began with one young manโs determination to get back on the court?
In 1976, Brad Parks was paralyzed in a skiing accident. But his love of sports didnโt stop there. Alongside recreational therapist Jeff Minnebraker, he began experimenting with playing tennis from a wheelchair.
What started on a local tennis court grew into a worldwide sport, inspiring generations of athletes and redefining whatโs possible.
๐ 50 years later, the game is still breaking barriers, one serve at a time!