About William Thacher
Lived 1866 – 1953 (aged 87). William Thacher was an American tennis player.
William Larned Thacher (1866–1953) was an American tennis player.
Biography William Thacher was born in New Haven, Connecticut on October 9, 1866. Thacher was a champion at Yale and semi finalist in the 1886 National Intercollegiate singles. Thacher was very well travelled and played several sports recreationally. Thacher also took an active part in his local church. While headmaster at the Thacher school (started by his brother) in Ojai, California, William built new tennis courts at the school and helped the game to thrive.
On his sole appearance in the U. S. Championships in 1887, Thacher beat Godfrey Brinley before losing to Howard Taylor in the semifinals.
He died in Sierra Madre, California on November 2, 1953.
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American tennis player (1866–1953)
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William Thacher was born on 9 October 1866 in New Haven.
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William Thacher died on 2 November 1953 in Sierra Madre.
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William Thacher was a tennis player.
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