Bernard “Tut” Bartzen


School: William & Mary

Sport: Men's Tennis

Years Competed: 1946-48

Relevant Statistics


Undefeated in 50 straight singles matches

Team Record(s)/Finishes


Captain of W&M NCAA team champions in 1947 and 1948

Conference Honors/Awards


- SoCon 100th Anniversary team
- SoCon No. 1 doubles champion in 1947 and 1948, with two different partners

National Honors/Awards


Won 1948 NCAA doubles championship with Fred Kovaleski
1947 and 1948 All-American

Professional Career


Ranked in the top 10 for amateurs nine straight years, including No. 2 in 1959 and 1960
Won four clay-court championships
Served as co-captain of the Davis Cup team and won 15 matches
Head coach of TCU for 25 years
Finished in the top 20 in 19 of 20 years during one stretch
Varsity tennis courts at TCU are named in his honor

Other Notable Information


William & Mary Hall of Fame … Elected to ITA Men's Tennis Hall of Fame