Slazenger

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Slazenger () is a British sports equipment brand owned by Frasers Group plc (formerly Sports Direct). One of the world's oldest sport brands, the company was established as a sporting goods shop in 1881 by entrepreneurial brothers, Ralph and Albert Slazenger, in Cannon Street, London. Slazenger was acquired by Dunlop Rubber in 1959. Dunlop was acquired by BTR in 1985. Sports Direct acquired the business in 2004. Frasers Group offers a range of products under the Slazenger label, including equipment for cricket, field hockey, golf, swimming, and tennis, and a clothing line. Slazenger produced the official football match ball for the 1966 FIFA World Cup. Slazenger has the longest-running sporting sponsorship in the world, thanks to its association with the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, providing balls for the tournament since 1902.

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