William Thacher, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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tennis player (1866-1953)
Date of Birth: 09-Oct-1866
Place of Birth: New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Date of Death: 02-Nov-1953
Profession: tennis player
Zodiac Sign: Libra 
About William Thacher
- William Thacher (1866–1953) was an American tennis player.
- He was born in New Haven, Connecticut.
- Thacher was a champion at Yale and semi finalist in the 1886 National Intercollegiate singles.
- Thacher was very well travelled and played several sports recreationally.
- Thacher also took an active part in his local church.
- While headmaster at the Thacher school (started by his brother) in Ojai, California, William built new tennis courts at the school and helped the game to thrive.
- On his sole appearance in the U.
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- Championships in 1887, Thacher beat Godfrey Brinley before losing to Howard Taylor in the semi finals.
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