Webster Kimball
Webster H. "Webb" Kimball (born February 21, 1918 in California , † November 1, 2006 in Vancouver , Washington ) was an American badminton player .
Career
Webster Kimball started his career in California before World War II . From 1939 he was active in the Lawrence Badminton Club. After the war, he won the California men's double title in Burbank in 1946 together with David G. Freeman . With him he started in 1947 in the national championships and won his only US title there.
Sporting successes
| season | event | discipline | space | Surname |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | California Championship | Men's doubles | 1 | David G. Freeman / Webster Kimball |
| 1947 | US Open | Men's doubles | 1 | David G. Freeman / Webster Kimball |
credentials
- Lawrence Journal-World, January 9, 1939: Win At Badminton
- Los Angeles Times, April 7, 1946: Freeman Paces Bird Tourney
- Los Angeles Times, April 5, 1947: Freeman Faces Loveday Tonight
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Kimball, Webster |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Kimball, Webb; Kimball, Webster H. |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American badminton player |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 21, 1918 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | California |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 1, 2006 |
| Place of death | Vancouver |