Sir David Attenborough may be renowned for his work as a BBC broadcaster, historian, conservationist and author, but he's also made a significant contribution to the sporting world . The broadcasting legend, who celebrates his 100th birthday today (May 8), was instrumental in shaping tennis at Wimbledon and snooker during the 1960s. Attenborough is credited as the person responsible for fluorescent tennis balls at Wimbledon, with the ball far more visible on broadcast television. He also

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