David Spearing

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Wimbledon steward David Spearing (wearing a black hat) at Wimbledon 2016

David Spearing is the longest serving steward at the Wimbledon Championships.[1] Spearing can be found in the player's box during the Wimbledon Championships wearing a trademark black Stetson hat.[2] Spearing has attended Wimbledon for over 45 years.[3][4] He lives in Abu Dhabi where he runs a structural engineering company.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Kunal Dutta (2 July 2011). "Meet the mystery cowboy always on Centre Court". The Independent. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  2. ^ Tom Peacock, Wimbledon (2 July 2016). "Meet David Spearing, Wimbledon's senior honorary steward and most beloved cult figure". Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  3. ^ Mafham, Colin (3 July 2016). "Long-term Wimbledon servant David Spearing wants to steward until 100 | Tennis | Sport | Daily Express". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  4. ^ a b Mackrell, Daniel. "Who is the man in the hat at Wimbledon and what does he do?", Metro.co.uk, July 5, 2019. Retrieved January 2, 2020