In 1981, at the age of 16, Andrea Jaeger was ranked number two in the world among professional women tennis players. 
But at age 19, a shoulder injury ended her five-year pro career. 
Within two years, however, Jaeger launched her second career as an advocate for children with life-threatening illnesses.

In 1981, at the age of 16, Andrea Jaeger was ranked number two in the world among professional women tennis players. But at age 19, a shoulder injury ended her five-year pro career. Within two years, however, Jaeger launched her second career as an advocate for children with life-threatening illnesses.

In 1981, at the age of 16, Andrea Jaeger was ranked number two in the world among professional women tennis players.&nbsp;
But at age 19, a shoulder injury ended her five-year pro career.&nbsp;
Within two years, however, Jaeger launched her second career as an advocate for children with life-threatening illnesses. &nbsp;

Andrea Jaeger

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