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General First nameJames R. (Jim)
LastnameBuck
GenderMale
CountryUnited States of America
Date of birth0000-00-00
Place of birth, -
Date of death2022-11-26
Place of deathLos Angeles, California, United States of America


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From: https://usctrojans.com/news/2022/12/4/mens-tennis-jim-james-buck-fight-on-forever.aspx

LOS ANGELES. Jim (James) Buck, captain of the 1958 University of Southern California (USC) Men’s National Championship tennis team and former volunteer assistant coach for the women’s tennis team, passed away earlier this week. Buck competed two varsity seasons for the Trojans (1957-58) and played the vital role of team captain during the 1958 championship season.

His role at USC was not limited to his experience as a student-athlete as he joined the Women of Troy coaching staff in 2001. Buck continued to showcase pride for his Alma mater, as he spent 11 seasons (2001-2012, excluding 2003) as a volunteer assistant coach for the women's program.

Outside of USC, Buck earned quite a legacy through multiple recognitions amongst the tennis community. Buck was inducted into the USTA Southern California (So Cal) Hall of Fame in 2017 for his time on the court, but mainly for the lasting impact he left as a veteran coach with 33 years of head coaching experience at Van Nuys High School.

Buck always wanted to impact the next generation and did that as he helped mould SoCal junior tennis while being on the SCTA Board of Directors. His commitment to the game will extend for future generations as his name is permanently stamped on one of the most prestigious junior tournaments in SoCal.

Buck graduated from USC with a Bachelor’s (1960) and a Master’s (1961) and resided in Woodland Hills with his family. He is survived by his wife, Annette, his son, Jim and his daughter, Cari.

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Archive statistics Career1955 - 1970
Tournament wins0
Matches117
Match wins39


Tournaments Southern California Championship - 1970 Southern California Championship - 1967 Pacific Southwest Championships - 1967 Southern California Championship - 1966 Pacific Southwest Championships - 1966 Newport Casino - 1965 Southern California Championship - 1965 Pacific Southwest Championships - 1965 La Jolla Tournament - 1965 Pensacola - 1965 US Open - 1964 Newport Casino - 1964 Eastern Grass Court Championships - 1964 Southern California Championship - 1964 Tennessee Valley Invitation - 1964 Cincinnati - 1964 US Clay Courts - 1964 Western States Championships - 1964 Southampton Invitation (Long Island) - 1964 Pennsylvania Lawn Tennis Championship - 1964 March of Dimes Tournament - 1964 Baltimore Invitation - 1964 Palm Desert Invitation - 1964 Capes Invitation - 1964 US Open - 1963 Southern California Championship - 1963 Southern Championships - 1963 Tennessee Valley Invitation - 1963 Cincinnati - 1963 US Clay Courts - 1963 Western States Championships - 1963 Pacific Southwest Championships - 1963 Pennsylvania Lawn Tennis Championship - 1963 Ojai Championships - 1963 Pacific Southwest Qualifying - 1963 Southern California Championship - 1962 Washington State Championships - 1962 Pacific Southwest Championships - 1962 Ojai Championships - 1962 Pasadena Metropolitan - 1962 Southern California Championship - 1961 Pacific Southwest Championships - 1961 Ojai Championships - 1961 Balboa Bay Club Invitation - 1961 Riverside - 1961 US Open - 1960 Newport Casino - 1960 Southern California Championship - 1960 Pacific Southwest Championships - 1960 Maine State Championships - 1960 La Jolla Tournament - 1960 Pennsylvania Lawn Tennis Championship - 1960 Cavalier Invitation - 1960 Charles Farrell Invitation - 1960 Riverside - 1960 Southern California Championship - 1959 Pacific Southwest Championships - 1959 Santa Ana - 1959 Ojai Championships - 1959 Shadow Mountain - 1959 US Open - 1958 Newport Casino - 1958 Eastern Grass Court Championships - 1958 Southern California Championship - 1958 Tennessee Valley Invitation - 1958 Cincinnati - 1958 US Clay Courts - 1958 Western States Championships - 1958 Southampton Invitation (Long Island) - 1958 Pennsylvania Lawn Tennis Championship - 1958 Balboa Bay Club Invitation - 1958 Charles Farrell Invitation - 1958 Southern California - Qualifying - 1958 Newport - Consolation - 1958 Pacific Southwest Qualifying - 1958 Balboa Bay Club - Consolation - 1958 Washington State Championships - 1957 Pacific Southwest Championships - 1957 Southern California Public Parks - 1956 Whittier Midwinter - 1955