University of Denver Athletic Hall of Fame Plaque, 2002

Item

Identifier: U300.08.0430.00002

Staff Only

Abstract

Wooden plaque with gold plating depicting the likeness of Frank Moore Jr., a University of Denver 2002 Hall of Fame inductee for his efforts in men's tennis and basketball between 1941-1943. Gold plating includes an engraving describing his accomplishments.

Dates

2002

Rights and Usage Statement

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Extent

1 Items (plaque) ; 33 x 27 x 2 centimeters

Additional Description

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The bulk of the records in this collection have been generated by the Media Relations unit, which is an administrative unit within the University of Denver Division of Athletics and Recreation. These records include: media guides, game programs, team rosters, press releases, photographs, and related promotional materials.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Wood

General

Title from plaque.

Drawing Number

33 x 27 x 2 centimeters

Inscription and Marks

Engraved on gold plating: ''University of Denver Athletic Hall of Fame Inducted November 8, 2002; Frank Moore, Jr. Tennis (1941-43) Basketball (1942-43) A Pioneer in the truest sense of the word, Frank Moore put the University of Denver tennis team on the map and ensured it would flourish for years to come. With no formal training, Moore became a champion youth tennis player in Denver, and won the 1940 Ted Hannington Trophy as the best young tennis player in Denver. He advanced to play at No. 1 singles and doubles at the University of Denver and lost a singles or doubles set in a dual match. He led Denver to the BIg 7 Conference Championship in each year he competed, and qualified for the NCAA singles and doubles championships in 1942 and 1943. Frank also served as a player/coach in his final two seasons and arranged for the team to practice on indoor courts, a major boost to the program. Moore continued his tennis career beyond college playing against tennis greats such as Gene Mako and Don Budge. Competing and winning major tournaments across the country, Frank won the prestigious James Simpson Trophy in 1957. Moore won the 1946 Intermountain Region doubles title and the Denver City Open singles title after capturing the 1942 Colorado Open doubles championship and the 1943 Denver Public Parks singles championship. Moore ranked No. 1 in the Western Tennis Association from 1952-56 and qualified for the national Tennis Clay Court Championships in singles and doubles. In addition to his tennis career, he was a letterwinner on the University of Denver basketball team for two years, a member or ODK, and honorary men,[sic]s club, the editor of the school year book, and president of the Kappa Sigma fraternity for two years.''