In 1990 the Richmond Tennis Association (then the Richmond Tennis Patrons Association) established and inducted the first class of the Richmond Tennis Hall of Fame. In 1995 a second class was inducted, and a third in 1997. Since 1997 the Hall of Fame has been dormant and there have been no new inductees. WELL NO LONGER!
The RTA has decided to reinstate the Hall of Fame! In fact the RTA has already elected eight new members for the 2009 class who will be announced publicly at the finals of the McDonalds Mid-Atlantic Open Clay Court Championships July 18th. The induction ceremony will be Oct. 24 at Westwood Racket Club.
To be considered, a person or institution must have a minimum of 10 years of contribution to Richmond tennis. In the player category, the individual must have established outstanding competitive achievements with consideration given to sportsmanship and character. In the non-player category, the individual or entity must have made outstanding contributions within the capital city area with consideration given to dedication to the game.
Prior inductees are:
1990
Arthur Ashe, Sr.
Arthur Ashe, Jr.
Dorothy Chewning
Louis Einwick
Samuel Woods
Crestar Bank
Fidelity Bankers Life Insurance Co.
1995
Susan Cain
Harold Burrows
Waller Horsley
Robert Leitch, Sr.
John Watson
Thalhimers Stores
1997
Jerry DePew
Frank Maloney
Massie Valentine
Home Beneficial Life Insurance co.
