Sheldon Bassett
Sheldon Bassett
  • Title:
    1994 Tennis Inductee
Bio
  • Returned to Taylor in 1970 to coach the men's tennis team after graduating in 1962
  • Won the HBCC championship in 1971 and then for four consecutive years from 1973 - 1976
  • Team won the NAIA District Championship for eight consecutive seasons (1970 - 1977)
  • The 1973, 1974, and 1975 teams won the District Championship by winning all six singles positions and all three doubles positions
  • A member of the NAIA Hall of Fame
  • Actively involved in the Sports Ambassador overseas basketball tours, including China in 1984, 1985, and 1988
  • Involved in tennis umpiring for the Wimbledon Championships
  • Received the ITA/Volvo Tennis Service Award in 1989