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"Grand Slam" is a bridge term for winning all of the tricks in a hand. It come into sport first through Golf to honour the achievement of Bobby Jones in winning all of the then four golf majors in one season i.e The Open and Amateur championships and their US equivalents. It was then adopted by other sports including Tennis and it would seem Baseball for similar achievements. See bobbyjones.com ps I am from Scotland and know next to nothing about baseball but have just seen the Red Sox score a grand slam on the TV. So I did a Google search to find out what it means in baseball and found your question.
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What is it called when a player wins all four Grand Slam events and the Olympics gold medal in tennis?
A tennis player who wins the tennis Grand Slam and an Olympics gold medal in the same calendar year would be referred to as having won a "Golden Slam".
Who was the first black tennis player to win a tennis Grand Slam event?
In professional tennis, the first black male to win a Grand Slam event in singles was Arthur Ashe in 1968 at the U.S. Open.
Who was althea gibson?
American Athea Gibson was the first black professional tennis player. She won her first Grand Slam tennis title in 1956.
What is the Cajun name for grandfather?
Grand Pere, although many Cajuns use the term "Paw Paw" as a term of affection to refer to their grandfathers.
Where did the expression got dibs come from?
The origin of the term 'got dibs' is unknown. Dibs was a game similar to jacks, and the term also referred to money.
What do you call a home run when 2 runners are on base?
It's called a "grand slam."
Is it a tennis grand slam if you win all four tournaments continuously but not in the same year?
A true Grand Slam in tennis is when a player wins all four Grand Slam tournaments in the same year. Otherwise it is just a career Grand Slam, and not a true Grand Slam.
Can the women do grand slam career mode in grand slam tennis?
yes.
Can nadal win the grand slam?
Nadal can win any grand slam.
Where is the grand slam this year?
This the grand slam is in Oshawa, Ontario and is from the 26th to the 30th
When was Grand Monster Slam created?
Grand Monster Slam was created in 1989.
When did Grand Slam Single happen?
Grand Slam Single happened in 1999.
When did Grand Monster Slam happen?
Grand Monster Slam happened in 1989.
What is grand slam use for?
The tennis Grand Slam is a annual tournament. There three tournaments within the Grand Slam. The US Open, the Wimbledon, and the Australian Open.
What is the duration of Grand Slam Opera?
The duration of Grand Slam Opera is 1200.0 seconds.
What movie did not win the grand slam at the Oscars?
American Beauty did not win the grand slam at the Oscars.
Did Zambrano hit a grand slam in 2008?
No, Carlos Zambrano did not hit a grand slam in 2008.
