Max Woosnam
Woosnam in 1920 | |
| Full name | Maxwell Woosnam |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | Great Britain |
| Born | 6 September 1892 Liverpool, England |
| Died | 14 July 1965 (aged 72) London, England |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Wimbledon | QF (1923) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Olympic Games | 2R (1920) |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | W (1921) |
| Other doubles tournaments | |
| Olympic Games | Gold medal (1920) |
| Mixed doubles | |
| Grand Slam mixed doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | F (1921) |
| Other mixed doubles tournaments | |
| Olympic Games | Silver medal (1920) |
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 10+1⁄2 in (1.79 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre half | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1914–1919 | Corinthian | 17 | (9) |
| 1914 | Chelsea | 3 | (0) |
| 1919–1925 | Manchester City | 96 | (5) |
| 1924–1926 | Northwich Victoria | ? | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 1922 | England | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
| Olympic medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's Tennis | ||
| 1920 Antwerp | Doubles | |
| 1920 Antwerp | Mixed doubles | |
Maxwell Woosnam (6 September 1892 – 14 July 1965) was a British sportsman who is sometimes referred to as the 'Greatest British sportsman' in recognition of his achievements.
Among his achievements were winning an Olympic gold and silver in tennis at the 1920 Summer Olympics, winning the doubles at Wimbledon, compiling a 147 break in snooker, making a century at Lord's Cricket Ground, captaining the British Davis Cup team, captaining Manchester City F.C. finishing ultimately runners-up for the Football League Championship in 1920–21, and captaining the England national football team.