Joe Whalen (1916–1992) was an American
tennis player in the 1930s who won a number of championships; he was originally from
Millinocket, Maine, but grew up in
Miami, Florida.
His most significant championship win was the 1936
United States Pro Championship. He beat Charles Wood in the final.
During
World War II he served in the
U.S. Army and was awarded the Purple Heart.
Afterwards, he promoted professional tennis, and served as a teaching pro at a number of clubs. He founded and ran a tennis court construction
company in Jacksonville, Florida until his retirement.
See also
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Professional Tennis Championships
Before the advent of the Open era of tennis competitions in April 1968, only amateurs were allowed to compete in established tournaments, including the four majors. There was no prize money and players were compensated for travel expenses only. Ho ...
External links
Whalen Tennis*
Joe Whalen* History of the Pro Tennis Wars
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References
1916 births
1992 deaths
American male tennis players
United States Army personnel of World War II
People from Millinocket, Maine
Sportspeople from Maine
Tennis players from Miami
United States Army soldiers
Professional tennis players before the Open Era
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