Julian Southall Myrick | |
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| Born | (1880-03-01)March 1, 1880 |
| Died | January 4, 1969(1969-01-04) (aged 88) |
| Occupation(s) | Insurer,tennis promoter |
Julian Southall Myrick (March 1, 1880 – January 4, 1969) was an Americaninsurance salesman andtennis promoter.
Myrick was born inMurfreesboro, North Carolina on March 1, 1880. In 1898, Myrick entered the insurance business as an application clerk at the Mutual Insurance Company.[1] In 1906, he partnered with his colleagueCharles Ives to start their own company, Ives and Myrick.[2]
Myrick was known for his contributions to insurance industry. In 1910, he was involved in founding the first training college for insurance agents. He helped set up American College of Life Underwriters (now known asThe American College) in 1927.[1]
He was significantly involved in the promotion of tennis in United States. He was the presidentWest Side Tennis Club inForest Hills from 1915 to 1917. He was considered instrumental to the increase in the club's prominence, including its being chosen as the venue of US National Championships (now known asU.S. Open).[3] He was influential in construction of Forest Hills Stadium in Forest Hills, Queens which hosted the firstWightman Cup competition. Myrick also served as the president of United States Lawn Tennis Association, (now known asUnited States Tennis Association) from 1920 to 1922. Myrick promoted induction of tennis in schools and colleges as a major sport[4][5] and acceptance of the sport on a wider level.[6][7]
Myrick was first to deliver a speech on tennis by radio in 1922.[8] He was inducted in theInternational Tennis Hall of Fame in 1969 for his contribution to the sport in the United States and his administrative abilities.[9]
Myrick was a lifelongRepublican and a strong supporterHerbert Hoover's candidacy forPresident of the United States. He was a Republicandelegate inNew York's 17th congressional district.[10][11] However, during thepresidential election in 1920, Myrick supportedDemocratic candidateJames M. Cox for his stand onLeague of Nations.[12] Myrick helped in gathering public support for the recommendations of theHoover Commission.[1]
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