Rebel Fred Perry exiled by UK & served US Air Force in WWII after Wimbledon snub

Rebel Fred Perry exiled by UK & served US Air Force in WWII after Wimbledon snub

ANDY MURRAY will soon become only the second person to be honoured with a statue at the All England Club. And having ended a 77-year wait for a British men’s singles champion at Wimbledon, few would argue against Murray deserving the bronze likeness which will be unveiled at the 2027 Championships. AFPFred Perry was the last British man before Andy Murray to win Wimbledon[/caption] Getty - ContributorHe secured three Wimbledon crowns but was exi…