Harold Throckmorton


Harold Avington Throckmorton was an American tennis player in the early 20th century.

Biography

He was born on April 12, 1897, in Hackensack, New Jersey.
He played intercollegiate tennis for Princeton University. He was champion of the state of New Jersey. In 1917 he won the men's doubles titles at the U.S. National Championships with Fred Alexander.
In 1918, he served in the artillery in the United States Army. After the war, he became a businessman. He died in 1973. He left $2,500 for the care of his Irish terrier.

Grand Slam finals

Doubles (1 title)

ResultYearChampionshipSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
Win1917US ChampionshipsGrass|1912