George Richards

Background

He was born in Montebello, California.

Career

He was ranked as high as Number. In singles, he was a finalist at Cincinnati in 1946 (falling to fellow Californian Nick Carter), a semifinalist at the 1942 United States. Clay Court Championship, and a quarterfinalist at the 1942 United States. National Championships. Also, he was a finalist at the 1942 United States. Clay Court Championships with Mattmann and the 1942 Pacific Southwest Championship with Frank Parker.

He also paired with Parker to reach the semifinals at the 1942 United States. Nationals.

Achievements

• 8 in the United States during his career, achieving that ranking in 1942. In doubles, he won the 1950 title in Cincinnati with Ham Richardson and the 1942 Eastern Clay Court Championship with Charles Mattmann.