Baker, Lawrence

Lawrence Adams Baker, Sr.
Born: June 20, 1890
Died: October 15, 1980
Hometown: Lowdensville, South Carolina, United States
Citizenship: United States
Handed: Right
Inducted: 1975

Tournament Record
National Senior Grass Court Doubles 1937
 
 Davis Cup Captain 1953

Contributions
U.S.L.T.A. Secretary 1932-33
   Treasurer 1934-36
   2nd Vice President 1937-41
   1st Vice President 1944-47
   General Counsel 1952-1970
 
 National Tennis Foundation President 1948-50

Lawrence Adams Baker, very active in USTA affairs, was an officer beginning in 1932, and president three years, 1948-50. He was a founder of the National Tennis Foundation, and captained the U.S. Davis Cup team for its 1953 win over Canada at Montreal. He sponsored the Baker Cup, a U.S. vs. Canada event for seniors. Baker was born June 20, 1890, in Lowdensville, SC, lived in East Hampton, NY, and died there October 15, 1980. He entered the Hall of Fame in 1975.

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