William Thacher (1866–1953) was an American tennis player. He was born in New Haven, Connecticut. Thacher was a champion at Yale and semi finalist in the 1886 National Intercollegiate singles. Thacher was very well travelled and played several sports recreationally. Thacher also took an active part in his local church.[1] While headmaster at the Thacher school (started by his brother) in Ojai, California, William built new tennis courts at the school and helped the game to thrive.
William Thacher
Full name
William Larned Thacher
Country (sports)
United States
Born
October 9 1866 New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Died
November 2 1953 (aged 87) Los Angeles, California, United States
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