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Theodore Pell

1879 – 1967

American tennis player

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About Theodore Pell

Lived 1879 – 1967 (aged 88). Theodore Pell was an American tennis player.

Theodore Roosevelt Pell (May 12, 1878 – August 18, 1967) was an American tennis player who played in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Tennis career Pell was the only U.S. participant in tennis events at the 1912 Summer Olympics. He played in the outdoor tournament and reached the third round, in which he was defeated by the German Ludwig Heyden.

His best performance at a Grand Slam tournament came in 1915 when he defeated Watson Washburn and Beals Wright to reach the semifinal of the U.S National Championships at Newport. In the semifinal he was beaten in straight sets by Maurice McLoughlin.

He won the singles title at the New England Championships from 1907 until 1910. Pell won the singles title at the U.S. National Indoor Tennis Championships in 1907, 1909, and 1911 and the doubles title in 1905, 1909, 1911 and 1912.

He was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1966.

Personal His godmother was Martha Roosevelt, mother of United States President Theodore Roosevelt, after whom he was named. Theodore Pell was also the second cousin to United States Senator Claiborne Pell of Rhode Island.

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International Tennis Hall of Fame
Also known as
Theodore R. Pell, Theodore Roosevelt Pell

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Theodore Pell?

American tennis player (1879-1967)

When was Theodore Pell born?

Theodore Pell was born on 12 May 1879 in New York City.

When did Theodore Pell die?

Theodore Pell died on 18 August 1967 in Sands Point.

What was Theodore Pell's occupation?

Theodore Pell was a tennis player.

What nationality was Theodore Pell?

Theodore Pell was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Theodore Pell

· Wikidata: Q724123

· DBpedia: Theodore Pell

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