Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 2005
A three-time All-American for the UCLA tennis team (1959-60-61), Fox helped lead the Bruins to NCAA team championships in 1960 and '61. In 1960, he teamed up with Larry Nagler to capture the NCAA doubles title. The following year, as team captain, he captured the NCAA singles crown, while leading the Bruins to another national championship. A brilliant student in physics, he was named All-University "Athlete of the Year" for the 1960-61 academic year. Upon graduation, Fox was the fourth-ranked singles player in the United States and won the 1962 U.S. Hard Court Championships. He was a member of three United States Davis Cup teams and also was a quarter-finalist in the men's singles at Wimbledon in 1965. During his professional career, Fox recorded tournament victories over many of the world's top-ranked players, including Arthur Ashe, Jimmy Connors, Stan Smith and John Newcombe. Fox coached at Pepperdine from 1978-1996 and led the Waves to several Top 10 NCAA finishes. He received his Ph.D from UCLA and is currently a successful businessman, sport psychologist and author. His latest book is titled "The Winner's Mind: A Competitor's Guide to Sports and Business Success." He was inducted into the Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame in 1988.
