Wilmer Allison was an American Tennis player who was known or having won several Grand Slam titles. He has also been inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in the 1960s. One of his greatest career triumphs occurred in 1935 when he won the singles title for the US Championships. He defeated Fred Perry and Sidney Wood for that win.
Allison was born Wilmer Lawson Allison, Jr. on December 8, 1904 in San Antonio, Texas. He died in April 20, 1977 in Austin, Texas. He was a right-handed player. He stood 5 feet 11 inches and he weighed 155 lbs. During the Second World War, Allison served as a Colonel in the US Air Force. He was inducted to the Hall of Fame in 1963.
| Born | 8 Dec 1904 |
| Died | 20 Apr 1977 (72 years) |
| Nationality |
United States
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One of his earliest tournament wins occurred in 1928 when he played in the Canadian Championships. The game was played at the University of Texas. He won the game over his doubles partner John Van Ryn. The previous year, he was also the intercollegiate champion.
Allison, together with Van Ryan were excellent in doubles Tennis. They won the Wimbledon doubles title in 1929 and 1930. In 1935, they won the doubles title in the US Open. Allison also won two mix doubles titles for the US Championships. He won one in 1929 and another in 1930. He played his last major tournament in 1936.
Outside of pro tennis, Allison worked as a tennis coach for his alma matter’s varsity team. He served as coach from 1946 to 1972.
