Armistead Neely
- March 7, 2024
- 76 years
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Armistead Neely, 76, American tennis player.
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|Armistead Neely (March 19, 1947 – March 7, 2024) was an American professional tennis player. He is a member of the Southern Tennis Hall of Fame.
Biography
Neely grew up in Tampa, Florida, where he moved to as a child from Mobile, Alabama. He played collegiate tennis for the University of Florida, earning All-American honors in 1968 and 1969. During his time at the University of Florida he remained unbeaten in SEC singles dual matches.
A right-handed player, Neely competed on the professional tour in the 1970s and had a career high singles ranking of 144 in the world. He featured regularly in the main draw of the US Open and also made appearances at the French Open and Wimbledon. His best grand slam performance came at the 1975 US Open, where he reached the quarter-finals of the men's doubles, partnering Tenny Svensson.
From 1977 to 1981 he was head coach of men's tennis at the University of Alabama.
Neely died on March 7, 2024, at the age of 76.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 7 questions
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1.In which year did Armistead Neely die?
- A.2024correct
- B.2011
- C.2015
- D.2017
Armistead Neely died in 2024.
Source: Profile: year of death: "h 1947. Archive record: age at death 76. Archive record: occupation tennis player. Archive record: nationality American. Archive record: date of death 7 March 2024."
2.How old was Armistead Neely when they died?
- A.83
- B.76correct
- C.65
- D.71
Armistead Neely was 76 years old at the time of death.
Source: Profile: age at death: "nnis Professionals Armistead Neely at World Tennis Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1947. Archive record: age at death 76. Archive re
3.In which year was Armistead Neely born?
- A.1941
- B.1935
- C.1938
- D.1947correct
Armistead Neely was born in 1947.
Source: Profile: year of birth: "ad Neely at the Association of Tennis Professionals Armistead Neely at World Tennis Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1947. Archive r
4.In which month did Armistead Neely die?
- A.June
- B.April
- C.May
- D.Marchcorrect
Armistead Neely died in March.
Source: Archive record: date of death: "f birth 1947. Archive record: age at death 76. Archive record: occupation tennis player. Archive record: nationality American. Archive record: date of death 7
5.On which day of the month did Armistead Neely die?
- A.8
- B.7correct
- C.9
- D.6
Armistead Neely died on day 7 of the month.
Source: Archive record: date of death: "of birth 1947. Archive record: age at death 76. Archive record: occupation tennis player. Archive record: nationality American. Archive record: date of death
6.In which field was Armistead Neely known?
- A.novelist
- B.architect
- C.tennis playercorrect
- D.chemist
The biography describes Armistead Neely as a tennis player.
Source: Profile: occupation: "Neely at World Tennis Archive record: year of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1947. Archive record: age at death 76. Archive record: occupation tennis player.
7.What nationality was Armistead Neely?
- A.Americancorrect
- B.Austrian
- C.Argentine
- D.Australian
Armistead Neely is recorded as American.
Source: Profile: nationality: "ar of death 2024. Archive record: year of birth 1947. Archive record: age at death 76. Archive record: occupation tennis player. Archive record: nationality American.
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