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Helen Jacobs

American tennis player (1908-1997) · United States · On the map · Tennis Players · Died at 88

Helen Hull Jacobs was an American tennis player who won nine Grand Slam titles. In 1936 she was ranked No. 1 in singles by A. Wallis Myers.

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Career 2

ClubYears
United States Wightman Cup team1927-1939
California Golden Bears women's tennis

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Awards

Associated Press Athlete of the Year1933
International Tennis Hall of Fame
Women's Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Tennis Players
Type
Tennis Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1908 to 1997 · aged 88