Wilmer Allison (1964) - Hall of Honor - University of Texas Athletics

Wilmer Allison

Induction:
1964
Class:
1928

Wilmer Allison, a San Antonio native, was a member of the Texas Longhorns Men’s Tennis team from 1926–28, where he captured the 1927 NCAA and SWC singles titles. He went on to become one of the most accomplished American players of his era, winning the U.S. National Singles Championship in 1935, the U.S. National Doubles Championship in 1931 and 1935, and the Wimbledon Doubles Championship in 1929 and 1930. He was the 1930 Wimbledon singles runner-up to Bill Tilden, ranked among the world’s top ten players from 1929–35, won the U.S. National Mixed Doubles Championship in 1930, and compiled a 14–2 record for the U.S. Davis Cup team from 1929–38. He was later inducted into the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association Hall of Fame. Following his distinguished professional career, Allison retired in 1941 and returned to The University of Texas as an assistant coach from 1947–56 and as head coach from 1957–72, leading the Longhorns to four SWC titles. He was inducted into the Texas Athletics Hall of Honor in 1964. Allison passed away on April 20, 1977, leaving behind a legacy of excellence in the Texas Men’s Tennis program.

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