Elston was an American badminton player who also served as an FBI agent, earning the nickname ‘Bad Panther’. His most notable achievement was winning the men’s doubles title at the 1957 All England Badminton Championships.
He passed away on April 16, 2008, at the age of 82. Key achievements include: – Men’s Doubles Champion, 1967 US Open – Men’s Doubles Champion, 1964 US Open – Men’s Doubles Champion, 1962 US Open – Men’s Doubles Champion, 1961 US Open – Men’s Doubles Champion, 1957 All England – Men’s Singles Champion, 1956 World Invitational – Men’s Singles Champion, 1955 US Open – Men’s Doubles Champion, 1955 US Open – Mixed Doubles Champion, 1953 US Championships – Men’s Doubles Champion, 1953 US Championships – Men’s Doubles Champion, 1952 US Championships – Men’s Doubles Champion, 1951 US Championships