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Richard Norris Williams

American tennis player (1891-1968) · United States · Tennis Players · Died at 77

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Richard "Dick" Norris Williams II, generally known as R. Norris Williams, was an American tennis player and passenger aboard RMS Titanic. He survived the sinking of the Titanic. He won the U.S. National Tennis Championships in men's singles in 1914 and 1916.

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United States Davis Cup team1913-1926
Harvard Crimson men's tennis

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International Tennis Hall of Fame1957
Knight of the Legion of Honour
Croix de Guerre

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Richard "Dick" Norris Williams II, generally known as R. Norris Williams, was an American tennis player and passenger aboard RMS Titanic. He survived the sinking of the Titanic. He won the U.S. National Tennis Championships in men's singles in 1914 and 1916. He was ranked the U.S. No. 1 player for 1916 by the USLTA, and world No. 2 for 1914.

Country
United States
Category
Tennis Players
Type
Tennis Player
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1891 to 1968 · aged 77

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