Hashim Khan

Missed this NY Times article over the holidays about one of sports' all time greats:

Hashim Khan hobbled into the Denver Athletic Club and parked himself on a bleacher behind the glass wall of the squash court.

Khan, a diminutive 93-year-old Pakistani, folded his arms across his pot belly and watched two players rallying back and forth, his eyes examining their technique and footwork.

“All my life, that’s what I’ve wanted to do — hit that ball,” said Khan, who is regarded as one of the all-time greats of squash.

Khan recently took a tumble on the court, fracturing his hip and straining his rotator cuff. Doctors have said no more squash. But he refuses to listen.

Khan's own story is no less incredible than the dynasty he founded. More here, here, and here. Hashim Khan's autobiography is a squash classic.

Posted by David on January 3, 2008 5:47 PM