James Pressly Sr.
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FullnameJames Grier Pressly
Country(sports)
United States
United StatesBorn7 September 1907
Due West, South Carolina, United States
Due West, South Carolina, United States
Died26 March 2002 (age 95)
Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Palm Beach, Florida, United States
| Full name | James Grier Pressly |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | United States |
| Born | 7 September 1907 Due West, South Carolina, United States |
| Died | 26 March 2002 (age 95) Palm Beach, Florida, United States |
| Turned pro | 1930 |
| Retired | 1941 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 20–5[1] |
| Career titles | 2[1] |
| US Pro | 4R (1935) |
James Grier Pressly Sr. (7 September 1907 – 26 March 2002) was an American professional tennis player and then coach during the pre open era of tennis. He served as the fourth president of the USPTA.[2] He competed in the 1935 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships.[1] He was active from 1930 to 1941 and won 2 career professional titles.[1]