Gardnar Mulloy
Gardnar Putnam "Gar" Mulloy (November 22, 1913 – November 14, 2016) was a U.S. No. 1 tennis player primarily known for playing in doubles matches with partner Billy Talbert. He was born in Washington, D.C., and turned 100 in November 2013. During his career he won five Grand Slam doubles tournaments and was a member of the winning Davis Cup team on three occasions.
| Full name | Gardnar Putnam Mulloy |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | United States |
| Born | November 22, 1913 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | November 14, 2016 (aged 102) Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Turned pro | 1934 (amateur tour) |
| Retired | 1969 |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| College | University of Miami |
| Int. Tennis HoF | 1972 (member page) |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 918–310 (74.7%) |
| Career titles | 60 |
| Highest ranking | No. 6 (1947, Harry Hopman) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | SF (1947) |
| French Open | QF (1952, 1953, 1954) |
| Wimbledon | SF (1948) |
| US Open | F (1952) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 0–8 |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| French Open | F (1951, 1952) |
| Wimbledon | W (1957) |
| US Open | W (1942, 1945, 1946, 1948) |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | F (1956) |
| US Open | F (1955) |
| Team competitions | |
| Davis Cup | W (1946, 1948, 1949) |
Mulloy played collegiate tennis for the Miami Hurricanes at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida.
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