Helen Wills
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Summary
Helen Wills was born on October 6, 1905[1], in Fremont[2]. She died on January 1, 1998[3], in Carmel-by-the-Sea[4]. She worked as a tennis player[5], writer[6], autobiographer[7], poet[8], and novelist[9]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,224 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: at sea[11]
- Spouse: Frederick Moody, Jr.[12], Aidan Roark[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Occupation: athlete[15], artist[16]
- Field of work: poetry[17]
- Educated at: University of California, Berkeley[18], Head-Royce School[19]
- Award received: International Tennis Hall of Fame[20], Women's Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame[21], Associated Press Athlete of the Year[22]
- Member of: Phi Beta Kappa Society[23]
- Sex or gender: female[24]
- Member of sports team: United States Wightman Cup team[25], California Golden Bears women's tennis[26]
- Commons category: Helen Wills Moody[27]
- Handedness: right-handedness[28]
- Sport: tennis[29]
- Family name: Wills[30]
- Given name: Helen[31]
- Playing hand: one-handed forehand[32], one-handed backhand[33]
- Floruit: January 1, 1900[34]
- Described by source: Great Women Athletes of the 20th Century[35]
- Participant in: 1924 Summer Olympics[36]
- Birth name: Helen Newington Wills[37]
- Country for sport: United States[38]
- Competition won: 1927 U.S. National Championships[39], 1923 U.S. National Championships[40], 1924 U.S. National Championships[41], 1925 U.S. National Championships[42], 1928 U.S. National Championships[43], 1929 U.S. National Championships[44], 1931 U.S. National Championships[45], 1927 Wimbledon Championships[46], 1928 Wimbledon Championships[47], 1929 Wimbledon Championships[48], 1930 Wimbledon Championships[49], 1932 Wimbledon Championships[50], 1933 Wimbledon Championships[51], 1935 Wimbledon Championships[52]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Helen Wills include Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute[53].
Why It Matters
Helen Wills has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] She is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
Entities named for her include Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute[53].
FAQs
Where was Helen Wills born?
Helen Wills's place of birth was Fremont[2].
Where did Helen Wills die?
Helen Wills died in Carmel-by-the-Sea[4].
Who was Helen Wills married to?
Helen Wills's spouses include Frederick Moody, Jr.[12] and Aidan Roark[13].
What did Helen Wills do for work?
Helen Wills worked as a tennis player[5], writer[6], autobiographer[7], poet[8], and novelist[9].
Where did Helen Wills go to school?
Helen Wills was educated at University of California, Berkeley[18] and Head-Royce School[19].
What awards did Helen Wills receive?
Honors received include International Tennis Hall of Fame[20], Women's Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame[21], and Associated Press Athlete of the Year[22].