| Country (sports) |  United States |
|---|---|
| Born | April 13, 1934[1] Seattle, Washington |
| Died | July 12, 1973(1973-07-12) (aged 39)[2] Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Doubles | |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| US Open | F (1955) |
William Whitcomb "Bill" Quillian (April 13, 1934 – July 12, 1973) was an Americantennis player and coach.[2][3]
Quillian joined the University of Washington in Seattle as an undergrad in 1952. He playedtennis throughout his time there, participating in the U.S. championships in1952,1953,1954,1955,1956,1957, and1958. In 1958, he competed in Europe at theWimbledon Championships andFrench Championships. Quillian played for the U.S. in the1958 Davis Cup against Venezuela; at the quarterfinal of theAmericas zone in Caracas in May, he won his doubles and singles match.[4][5]
Quillian was a coach from 1965,[6] until his death in 1973 at the age of 39 from leukemia.[2][3] The outdoor tennis stadium at the University of Washington was renamed The Bill Quillian Stadium in his honor.[7][8] He was inducted into the University of Washington Hall of Fame in 1985.[9]
| Result | Year | Championship | Surface | Partner | Opponents | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1955 | U.S. Championships | Grass |  Gerald Moss |  Kosei KamoAtsushi Miyagi | 3–6, 3–6, 6–3, 6–1, 4–6 |
