Bud Collins was an American sports journalist, tennis player, coach, author, and non-fiction writer. Born in Lima, Ohio, in 1929, he gained recognition for his extensive contributions to tennis journalism and for his work in the sport as a player and coach. Throughout his career, he became a prominent figure in the world of tennis, known for his insightful commentary and dedication to the sport. Collins passed away at the age of 87 in 2016.
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Time Zone - America/New_York (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Bud
A bud is a small, unopened flower or leaf, symbolizing growth, new beginnings, and potential.
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Generation Group
Bud Collins belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Lima
Place of Death: Brookline
Educated At: Boston University College of Communication | Berea High School | Baldwin Wallace University | Boston University
Occupation: non-fiction writer | sports journalist | tennis coach | sportswriter | tennis player | journalist | writer
Employers: Brandeis University
Awards Received: Red Smith Award | International Tennis Hall of Fame
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Ephemeris for January 1, 1929
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 1, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 1, 2026 |
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| Sun | 10 Capricorn 50 | 11 Capricorn 17 | 18 Aries 22 |
| Moon | 28 Virgo 20 | 17 Gemini 32 | 3 Aries 25 |
| Mercury | 19 Capricorn 9 | 29 Sagittarius 44 | 9 Aries 1 |
| Venus | 24 Aquarius 27 | 10 Capricorn 6 | 6 Taurus 11 |
| Mars | 25 Gemini 22 | 13 Capricorn 14 | 12 Cancer 20 |
| Jupiter | 0 Taurus 27 | 21 Cancer 16 | 14 Taurus 49 |
| Saturn | 24 Sagittarius 6 | 26 Pisces 7 | 0 Capricorn 51 |
| Uranus | 3 Aries 37 | 27 Taurus 56 | 7 Aries 58 |
| Neptune | 1 Virgo 10 | 29 Pisces 30 | 28 Leo 51 |
| Pluto | 17 Cancer 26 | 2 Aquarius 44 | 16 Cancer 14 |
| Rahu | 28 Taurus 13 | 12 Pisces 7 | 23 Taurus 5 |
| Ketu | 28 Scorpio 13 | 12 Virgo 7 | 23 Scorpio 5 |
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