George E. Richards
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George E. Richards was also a 19th-century tennis player who reached the quarterfinals of the 1884 U.S. National Championships.
George Edward Richards (April 23, 1921 – March 12, 1992) was an American tennis tournament player from 1940 until 1950. He was born in Montebello, California. At Montebello High School he played #1 Singles as a sophomore ahead of Jack Kramer. They both took lessons from Dick Skeen, renowned Tennis Coach, according to Jack Kramer's father, David. He died in Rossmoor, California in 1992, aged 71 years old.
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Full name | George Edward Richards |
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Country (sports) | ![]() |
Residence | Rossmoor, California |
Born | April 23, 1921 Montebello, California |
Died | March 12, 1992 Rossmoor, California |
Height | 6 ft (183 cm) |
Turned pro | 1940 (amateur tour) |
Retired | 1950 |
Plays | Left handed with one handed backhand |
College | none |
Prize money | 0 |
Singles | |
Highest ranking | No. 8 (1942 U.S. ranking) |
Grand Slam singles results | |
US Open | QF (1942) |
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