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Harold Mahony

Irish tennis player (1867-1905) · Tennis Players · Died at 38

Harold Segerson Mahony was a Scottish-born Irish tennis player who is best known for winning the singles title at the Wimbledon Championships in 1896. His career lasted from 1888 until his death in 1905.

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Mahony was born in Scotland but lived in Ireland for the majority of his life; his family were Irish including both of his parents, the family home was in County Kerry, Southwestern Ireland. He was the last Scottish born man to win Wimbledon until the victory of Andy Murray at the 2013 championships. He remains the most recent Irish singles champion at the All England Club.

Category
Tennis Players
Type
Tennis Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1867 to 1905 · aged 38