Lawrence Baker (tennis)

Lawrence Baker

Country (sports)	United States
Born	(1890-06-18)June 18, 1890 Lowndesville, South Carolina, U.S.
Died	October 14, 1980(1980-10-14) (aged 90)

Lawrence Baker (June 18, 1890 – October 14, 1980) was an American tennis administrator and player.^[1][2]

Baker was born in Lowndesville, South Carolina.^[1] In 1930 he was chairman of the Chevy Chase Club in Chevy Chase, Maryland,^[3] and he was president of the United States Tennis Association from 1948 to 1950.^[1] He was captain of the United States team at the 1953 Davis Cup.^[1] Baker was general counsel for the United States Tennis Association until 1970.^[1] He was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in the contributor category in 1975.^[1]

Baker died in October 1980, at the age of 90.^[1]

References

1. "Class of 1975: Lawrence Baker". International Tennis Hall of Fame. Retrieved February 6, 2022.
2. "Victory Prospects Good". The Pittsburgh Press. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. September 14, 1953. p. 24. Retrieved February 6, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
3. "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.

External links

• Lawrence Baker at the International Tennis Hall of Fame