Induction Year: 1990

 

George Richey (1918-2008) played collegiately for the North Texas State University . He turned pro in 1947 and was ranked 25th by the Professional Lawn Tennis Association National rankings in his first year of pro competition and was ranked 13th in 1950.

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Some of the players Richey defeated included nationally ranked Jimmy Evert (the father of Chris Evert), former national pro doubles champion Charlie Woods and 1939 Wimbledon finalist Elwood Cooke.

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Richey was the head pro at Houston Country Club (1947-1952) when he became head coach at Rice Institute (1953-1958). In his last year at Rice, he coached the Owls to the Southwest Conference championship.

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Richey coached his children, Cliff and Nancy Richey, who went on to become the most successful brother-sister duo in tennis history.