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Former tennis star, coach Bob Hewitt accused in abuse of young girls

After a Hall of Fame playing career, Bob Hewitt became a coveted coach. But some young girls he taught say he preyed on them sexually. Many years later, they want him held to account.

By Bob Hohler

 |  Globe Staff  

  August 28, 2011

An investigation of Bob Hewitt, a Hall of Fame tennis player who coached and allegedly sexually abused and harassed underage girls, including one from Greater Boston, while he was on top of the sport in the 1970s and ‘80s.

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