About John Neely
Lived 1872 – 1941 (aged 68). John Neely was an American tennis player.
John Neely (May 26, 1872 – March 22, 1941) was an American male tennis player. He competed in the singles event at the 1904 Summer Olympics and reached the quarterfinal in which he lost to compatriot and eventual Olympic champion Beals Wright.
Neeley attended Princeton University, where he graduated in engineering in 1894.
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Who was John Neely?
American tennis player (1872–1941)
When was John Neely born?
John Neely was born on 26 May 1872 in Chicago.
When did John Neely die?
John Neely died on 22 March 1941 in New York City.
What was John Neely's occupation?
John Neely was a tennis player.
What nationality was John Neely?
John Neely was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Neely (tennis)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Neely. https://biography.guide/john-neely-tennis-player/
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