Harold Throckmorton

Harold Avington Throckmorton (April 12, 1897 – November 5, 1973) was an American tennis player in the early 20th century.

Harold Throckmorton
Full nameHarold Avington Throckmorton[1]
Country (sports) United States
Born(1897-04-12)April 12, 1897
Hackensack, New Jersey[2][3]
DiedNovember 5, 1973 (aged 76)[4]
Great Barrington, Massachusetts
PlaysRight–handed (one-handed backhand)
Singles
Grand Slam singles results
US OpenQF (1917)
Doubles
Grand Slam doubles results
US OpenW (1917)

Biography

He was born on April 12, 1897, in Hackensack, New Jersey.

He played intercollegiate tennis for Princeton University.[5] He was champion of the state of New Jersey.[6] In 1917 he won the men's doubles titles at the U.S. National Championships with Fred Alexander.

In 1918, he served in the artillery in the United States Army. After the war, he became a businessman. He died in 1973. He left $2,500 (equivalent to $16,000 in 2022) for the care of his Irish terrier.[7]

Grand Slam finals

Doubles (1 title)
Result Year Championship Surface Partner Opponents Score
Win1917US ChampionshipsGrassUnited States Fred AlexanderUnited States Harry Johnson
United States Irving Wright		11–9, 6–4, 6–4

References
  1. "Throckmorton's Tennis Thriller". The Akron Beacon Journal. June 2, 1916. p. 20. Retrieved January 18, 2020.
  2. U.S. Passport Applications, 1795–1925
  3. New Jersey, Births and Christenings Index, 1660–1931
  4. Massachusetts, Death Index, 1970–2003
  5. "Many Surprises in Junior Tennis" (PDF). The New York Times. September 16, 1914. Retrieved May 8, 2012.
  6. "Kynaston beaten by Throckmorton" (PDF). The New York Times. July 7, 1919. Retrieved May 8, 2012.
  7. "Probate court". The Berkshire Eagle. December 13, 1973. p. 18. Retrieved January 18, 2020.


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