Toler Garvey
Toler Roberts Garvey (1865–1946) was an Irish tennis player who played Wimbledon in 1886, where he beat William Taylor before losing to Herbert Lawford in the semi finals.[2]. Garvey won several Irish tournaments including the King’s County and Ormonde Tournament three times (1886, 1894, 1896) (the 1890s was the most successful period in history for Irish tennis). Garvey was a Justice of the Peace.[3]
| Full name | Toler Roberts Garvey |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  |
| Born | February 11 1865 [1] Parsonstown (modern Birr, County Offaly), Ireland |
| Died | April 16 1946 (aged 81) Birr, County Offaly, Ireland |
| Turned pro | 1884 (amateur tour) |
| Retired | 1896 |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| Wimbledon | SF (1886) |
References
- "Toler Roberts Garvey and George B. Garvey (Offaly (Kings)) Page 1 RootsChat.Com". www.rootschat.com. Retrieved September 17, 2017.
- "Wimbledon 1886". www.tennis.co.nf.
- "Offaly in the 19th Century - Offaly History". offalyhistory.com. September 2, 2007. Retrieved September 17, 2017.
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