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1963 Davis Cup trophy presented to Robert J. Kelleher, captain of the American Davis Cup Team

  • Credit Gift of the Honorable Robert J. Kelleher, 2001
  • Tournament Davis Cup
  • Venue Memorial Drive Park, Melbourne
  • Manufacturer Gaunt (Australian)
  • Material sterling silver, wood
  • Date 1963
  • Dimensions Overall: (h) 17.15 cm x (diam) 13.97 cm

Robert Kelleher enjoyed a long career serving the United States Lawn Tennis Association and American tennis. In 1962 and 1963, he captained the United States Davis Cup Team. In 1963, the Americans defeated Australia 3 rubbers to 2 to bring the Davis Cup back to the United States, ending Australia’s four-year title run. 1963 was also the first year Arthur Ashe was named to the team (although he did not play in the Challenge Round Final against Australia).

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