David, Herman

Herman Francis David, CBE
Born: June 26, 1905
Died: February 25, 1974
Hometown: , United Kingdom
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Inducted: 1998

Contributions

All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club Chairman 1959-74

Wimbledon Management Committee Chairman

Davis Cup Player 1932
Captain 1953-58

As early as 1959, Herman David put forth he proposal of “Open” tennis to the Lawn Tennis Association. Throughout his career as chair of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, David remained a staunch advocate of the concept of “Open” tennis. In 1967 announced that in 1968, the All England Lawn Tennis Championships would be open to all categories of players (amateurs and professionals), with full backing of the Club committee.

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