John Bennett
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Ht/Wt
5'
11"
|
165 lbs.
Class
Senior
Hometown
San Diego, 
California
Last School
Hoover High
Roster Years
1971-1973 | 1976-1977


Personal

  • Born March 1953
  • Started playing tennis early in life , competing with his family
  • Son of Edwin and Ruth Bennett
  • His brother, Dave, teaches tennis in California and was Maryland's No. 1 player
  • Served an LDS mission to Brazil
  • English major
  • Wants to help others through his tennis talent after graduation

Before BYU

  • At Hoover High he was the No. 1 singles player for three years
  • 1971 California state doubles champion
  • Ranked 5th in the U.S. doubles in 1971

Summary

  • An Honorable Mention All-American in 1976 due to his doubles play with Steve Whitehead
  • The pair lost in the third set of the semifinal round at the NCAA championships
  • Played at the No.1 spot for the Cougars before going on a mission
  • Won the San Diego Evening Tribune's singles title in the summer of 1972
  • Notched a 9-4 record in 1972
  • Runner-up in WAC #5 singles in 1972
BYU Hall of Fame

Freshman Year

Sophmore Year 1971-1972

Junior Year 1972-1973

Senior Year 1976-1977

Graduate Year

Redshirt Year

Medical Redshirt Year