Tennis coach celebrates birthday with a day named in his honor in Little Rock

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Today marks a special occasion in Little Rock as the city officially celebrates Kretz Simmons Day, honoring a man who has dedicated over two decades to transforming the lives of more than 900 children through tennis.

Simmons, who has coached at the Baseline Tennis Center for 21 years, was recognized with an official proclamation at City Hall.

“It’s like they gave me a double,” Simmons said, referring to the honor coinciding with his birthday…

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