Class of 2000

Chuck McKinley​

While playing tennis at San Antonio’s Trinity University from 1960-1963, Chuck McKinley was almost unbeatable. During his four-year career, McKinley posted a 48-2 record.​

He finished his career by winning 25 straight matches in dual matches during the 1962-63 season. McKinley and teammate Butch Newman were the first All-Americans in school history. McKinley was a three-time All-American. The St. Louis, Missouri native won eight singles championships in the 1962-63 season and 16 titles during his collegiate career.​

McKinley claimed the Wimbledon singles championship in 1963 and was the number one ranked player in the world. He was a member of the United States Davis Cup Team from 1960-1965. He was inducted into the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Men’s Tennis Hall of Fame and the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Chuck McKinley died in August 1986.​