There is something of a history to Federal Reserve chairmen being among the nation's most prominent sportsmen and sports fans, much of it involving tennis.

David Surrey was a prominent sportsman who lived on Long Island.

It was founded in 1844 by nine prominent sportsmen.

And I definitely include prominent former sportsmen, in fact they are the worst of all.

The man on the other side of the desk was none other than Reggie Spaylor, prominent amateur sportsman, well-known as a polo player.

He continued to be a prominent sportsman, particularly in rowing and athletics.

McCulloch became one of Winnipeg's most prominent sportsmen.

Holland was a prominent sportsman and sports administrator, representing Canterbury at provincial and inter-island level in hockey.

The striped jackets for prominent sportsmen also conferred certain privileges, such as having the right to proceed first through the doors of centre block.

To provide incentives to prominent sportsmen, promising/deserving players and organizers by granting rewards/ scholarships/ honoria etc.