Lawrence Baker (tennis)
Lawrence Baker (June 18, 1890 – October 14, 1980) was an American tennis administrator and player.[1][2]
| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | June 18, 1890 Lowndesville, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | October 14, 1980 (aged 90) |
Born in Lowndesville, South Carolina.[1] Baker played as a tennis player on a high level.[1] In 1930, he served as the chairperson at the Chevy Chase Club in Chevy Chase, Maryland.[3] Baker served as president of the United States Tennis Association from 1948 to 1950.[1] He also served as captain at the 1953 Davis Cup for the United States Davis Cup team in the America zone, for which the team overwhelmed the Canada Davis Cup team.[1] Baker served as general counsel for the United States Tennis Association, til' 1970.[1] He became honored in the International Tennis Hall of Fame, being placed on the contributor category, in 1975.[1]
Baker died in October 1980, at the age of 90.[1]
References
- "Class of 1975: Lawrence Baker". International Tennis Hall of Fame. Retrieved February 6, 2022.
- "Victory Prospects Good". The Pittsburgh Press. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. September 14, 1953. p. 24. Retrieved February 6, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Baker To Play Irwin For Chevy Chase Title". The Washington Star. Washington, District of Columbia. June 4, 1930. p. 31. Retrieved February 6, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.