Sir Jack, the table tennis champion
Vic Sirjatavicius His greatest year in table tennis was 1953, when he became the first player in Australia to beat Michael Sabados, who had held 78 national titles and 13 world titles. He was known as Sir Jack due to his unpronounceable name to Australians. He later went by the surname of Sirvic. Born Vytautas on 2 July 1930 in Kaunas to Aleksandras and Barbora Frostas. He was a civil engineering student in Lithuania and in Australia became an Insurance company representative. He arrived in Australia with his parents, brothers Jurgis and Liudvikas and sister Regina. He is remembered for his spectacular leaps around the table and whirlwind hitting. During his early years he had temperamental outbursts and shows of emotions. His formula for success was fitness and long hours of practice. He used to practice 5-6 hours at a time, four times a week. He played basketball until an on court accident broke his leg. Unable ...