University of Texas Athletics

Bruce Barnes

Induction:
1979
Class:
1931

Born in Dallas, Texas, Barnes' tennis journey began in Austin where he attended Austin High School and later The University of Texas. During his years at Texas, Barnes achieved many accolades including: 1931 NCAA singles finalist, 1931 doubles title with Karl Kamrath, SWC singles and doubles champion from 1929-31, and 23 career collegiate titles. He was among the world's first pro tennis players and heavily influenced growth of the sport. Throughout his professional career, Barnes became a national pro doubles champion in 1932, 1934 and 1939. He also won the 1933 world professional doubles title with Bill Tilden, was the 1938 national open singles and doubles champion, and 1945 national professional singles champion. Outside of his playing career, Barnes also coached the 1939 U.S. Davis Cup team. Barnes passed away on March 12, 1990.

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