Edgar Leonard

Tennis Player

1881 – 1948

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Who was Edgar Leonard?

Edgar Welch Leonard was a Harvard graduate and male tennis player from the United States.

He is best known for his gold medal at the St. Louis Olympics in the men's doubles event, partnering Beals Wright. In the men's singles event he won a bronze medal. Leonard reached the semifinals of the U.S. National Championships in 1904 and the quarterfinals in 1901 and 1906.

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Born
Jun 19, 1881
West Newton
Also known as
  • Edgar Welch Leonard
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Harvard University
Died
Oct 7, 1948
New York City

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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