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William Quillian

1933 – 1973

American tennis player

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Lived 1933 – 1973 (aged 40). William Quillian was an American tennis player.

William Whitcomb "Bill" Quillian (April 13, 1934 – July 12, 1973) was an American tennis player and coach.

Quillian joined the University of Washington in Seattle as an undergrad in 1952. He played tennis throughout his time there, participating in the U.S. championships in 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, and 1958. In 1958, he competed in Europe at the Wimbledon Championships and French Championships. Quillian played for the U.S. in the 1958 Davis Cup against Venezuela; at the quarterfinal of the Americas zone in Caracas in May, he won his doubles and singles match.

Quillian was a coach from 1965, until his death in 1973 at the age of 39 from leukemia. He was inducted into the University of Washington Hall of Fame in 1985.

Grand Slam finals Doubles (1 runner-up) ResultYearChampionship SurfacePartnerOpponentsScoreLoss 1955 U.S. Championships Grass Gerald Moss Kosei Kamo Atsushi Miyagi 3–6, 3–6, 6–3, 6–1, 4–6

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Who was William Quillian?

American tennis player

When was William Quillian born?

William Quillian was born on 13 April 1933 in Seattle.

When did William Quillian die?

William Quillian died on 11 July 1973 in Victoria.

What was William Quillian's occupation?

William Quillian was a tennis player.

What nationality was William Quillian?

William Quillian was American.

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· Wikipedia: William Quillian

· Wikidata: Q8017162

· DBpedia: William Quillian (tennis)

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