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East Lansing tennis legend new Hall of Fame CEO

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Todd Martin’s days on the professional tennis circuit are behind him, but the East Lansing native has launched a new phase of his career that is keeping him active with the sport he loves. In September, he became CEO of the International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum in Newport, Rhode Island.Martin is one of the greatest athletes the Lansing area has ever produced, rising as high as number four in the world rankings, winning his way to the finals of two grand slam tournaments, and playing on the U.S. Davis Cup championship team in 1995.

Current State’s Scott Pohl speaks with Todd Martin about what appeals to him about running the Tennis Hall of Fame.

Scott Pohl has maintained an on-call schedule reporting for WKAR following his retirement after 36 years on the air at the station.
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