Dwight Davis
Basketball player and Davis Cup founder
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United States
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A prominent basketball player in the late 1960s and 1970s, the individual played for the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and was part of the team that won three consecutive NCAA championships from 1967 to 1969. After college, transitioned into tennis, becoming best known as the founder of the Davis Cup, an international men's team competition in tennis. This individual also contributed to tennis governance and was involved in supporting the development of the sport in the U.S.
Won three NCAA championships with UCLA
Founded the Davis Cup
Contributed to tennis governance
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