Larry Nagler (2011) - Hall of Fame

Larry Nagler

Induction:
2011

Nagler was a three-time (not eligible as a freshman) ITA All-American during his tennis career at UCLA between 1959 and 1962 and helped lead UCLA to NCAA team championships in both 1960 and 1961. In 1960, Nagler won NCAA championships in both singles and doubles (with Allen Fox) and posted an undefeated record in singles tournaments. Nagler is still the only men's tennis player ever to win three Pac-10 singles titles (1960-62). Named team captain in 1962, Nagler played doubles with Arthur Ashe on the pro circuit in both 1961 and 1962. Nagler also played two seasons for John Wooden on the men's basketball team. He started on the freshmen team and made the varsity squad as a sophomore before eventually deciding to play tennis full time. After graduating from UCLA, Nagler played a limited amount of professional tennis, with a peak ranking of No. 11 in the U.S. Nagler is a graduate of the UCLA law school and has practiced law in Los Angeles for 38 years. In 2004, he became the 16th UCLA player or coach to be inducted into the ITA Hall of Fame.