Fred Sanderson
Fred R. Sanderson (born July 28, 1872 in Galesburg , Illinois , † August 2, 1928 there ) was an American tennis player .
biography
Sanderson was known in his hometown as an all-round sportsman. In addition to tennis, he played golf, football, basketball and polo. He was the Western Illinois tennis champion. He graduated from Knox College in his hometown. His father was the city's first mayor.
Sanderson took part in the tennis competition at the 1904 Summer Olympics in St. Louis . In the individual he did not arrive after two byes in the first rounds against the later silver medalist Robert LeRoy , against whom he lost 6: 3 and 6: 3. He did not compete in doubles.
Web links
Fred Sanderson in the database of Olympedia.org (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Sanderson, Fred |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Sanderson, Fred R. |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American tennis player |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 28, 1872 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Galesburg, Illinois |
| DATE OF DEATH | August 2, 1928 |
| Place of death | Galesburg, Illinois |