Jun 17, 1929 – Mar 4, 2016 (Age 86)
Bud Collins, the former newspaper journalist known best as a TV sportscaster who delivered color commentary for tennis tournaments, has died. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.
He did bowling as a fill in announcer ; Asked Carmen Salvino, " If you did everything right on every shot, approach, delivery, location ,you'd bowl 300 every time. " Carmen " Are you for real ? "
Vic Bulaich
June 17, 2020 | Westchester, CA
I would like to offer my sincerest condolences to the family and friends of mr bub collins he will sorely be missed may the God of tender mercies grant him peace
March 05, 2020
He was such s class act. He was very personable and thoughtful man.
Marilyn Parris
January 04, 2019 | Greenville, SC | Acquaintance
Valenda Newell
November 15, 2016 | Indianapolis, IN
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Collins family. Bud was a friend of my father, Bruce Old. Bud did alot for Tennis.
We aren't sure if we will make it for the service.
Barbara Old Walker & Arthur Walker as well as from the Old Family.
Barbara Walker
June 17, 2016 | Concord, MA
Tennis has lost a fabulous, flamboyant and funny man. Not to mention talented statistician. Vic and I will miss you every year at Newport and will miss your friendship. God bless you always.
Vic Seixas and Lady Deborah Gilbert
Vic Seixas
March 20, 2016 | Mill Valley, CA
Dear Collins's Family Rory and I would liuv to express our condolences's to the loss of Bud Collins on his loss.I'm glad we met him at the Fire-place in Brook-line.luv,Faith/rory
Faith/Rory Tobin/Dockett
March 12, 2016 | Brighton/Newton Centre, MA
Behind his reports, talent, and professionalism he showed to be a great human being. My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of his beloved member..."a joyful heart is good medicine..."(Prov. 17:22) may the great memories Mr. Collins enjoyed next to his loved one, be always cherished by you. He will be truly missed.
March 09, 2016 | FL
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bud's family and friends. Once a Yellow Jacket always a Yellow Jacket, YJ4L!
BW Athletics
March 08, 2016