Career
And was the #1 United States. player 7 times (1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1981). Kinard played #1 singles on the "73, "79, & "82 Thomas Cup Teams. He was also the #1 United States. Singles player on the 1977 Pan American Team.
1979 - Kinard was chosen to represent badminton in the made for television event, World Rackets Championships.
Other athletes included: John McEnroe (tennis), Marty Hogan (racquetball), Dan Seemiller (table tennis), Sharif Khan (squash). Kinard represented the United States. in international competition in the following countries: Canada, Denmark, England, Germany, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand.
