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Robert McKinley

b. 1950

American tennis player

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About Robert McKinley

Born 1950. Robert McKinley is an American tennis player.

Robert McKinley (born August 5, 1950) is a former professional tennis player for the ATP Tour. He is currently the assistant men's tennis coach at Texas A&M University.

As a professional player, McKinley reached as high as No. 50 in the ATP singles rankings, and reached the semi-finals of the 1972 U.S. Open doubles draw with partner Dick Stockton.

McKinley was a 4-time all-American at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, and captained Trinity's 1972 NCAA Men's Tennis Championship. He also led Trinity to the NCAA finals as a coach in 1977 and 1979, and was named the NCAA coach of the year after the 1977 season. As a junior player, he was ranked the No. 1 junior tennis player in the United States.

He is the brother of tennis player Chuck McKinley.

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Important facts

Born
5 August 1950, St. Louis
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Tennis player
Nationality
United States
Education
Trinity University

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Robert McKinley?

American tennis player

When was Robert McKinley born?

Robert McKinley was born on 5 August 1950 in St. Louis.

What is Robert McKinley's occupation?

Robert McKinley is a tennis player.

What nationality is Robert McKinley?

Robert McKinley is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert McKinley

· Wikidata: Q7347560

· DBpedia: Robert McKinley (tennis)

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