About George Sheldon
Lived 1876 – 2000. George Sheldon was an American tennis player.
George Preston Sheldon, Jr., born November 19, 1876, was an American tennis player who as active at the end of the 19th century. He won two men's doubles titles at the U.S. National Championships tennis at the Newport Casino together with Leo Ware.
In 1897 he reached the semifinals of the Western Championships and Canadian Championships. He played intercollegiate tennis and ice hockey for Yale.
Grand Slam finals
Doubles (2 titles, 1 runner-up)
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Who was George Sheldon?
American tennis player
When was George Sheldon born?
George Sheldon was born on 19 November 1876 in United States.
When did George Sheldon die?
George Sheldon died in 2000.
What was George Sheldon's occupation?
George Sheldon was a tennis player.
What nationality was George Sheldon?
George Sheldon was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Sheldon (tennis)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Sheldon. https://biography.guide/george-sheldon-tennis-player/
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