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Timothy M. Wilkison, North Carolina, inducted in 2000

Joined the professional tour at age 17 in 1976 and made his first big mark in 1978 when he upset Guillermo Vilas in the second round at Wimbledon
Noted for his toughness, tenacity and all-out style of play, he was appropriately nicknamed “Dr. Dirt”
Won 6 singles and 9 doubles titles in his career on the Men’s ATP Tour and reached his higher career ranking of 21 in 1986
Began playing the Nuveen Senior Tour in 1995 and reached number 4 in the Masters point standings
Won the 1996 Wimbledon Men’s 35’s Doubles Championship
Served on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the USTA
Inducted into the North Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame in 1987

Charles B. Morris, Jr., North Carolina, inducted in 2000 Charles Morris

Helped spearhead the opening of the Raleigh Racquet Club and served on the Board of Directors from 1971 to 1977 and as President from 1972 to 1975
Volunteered at the state and section levels for 25 years, served as Treasurer of the North Carolina Tennis Association for 15 years and later as Treasurer and President of the Southern Tennis Association and Chairman of the Southern Tennis Patrons Foundation
Received the North Carolina Outstanding Tennis Personality Award in 1983, the President’s Award in 1982, 1985 and 1990 and the Special Service Award in 1991
Received the USTA Southern Jacobs Bowl in 1984 and the Touchstone Award in 1985
Served in various capacities on numerous USTA committees and chaired the Budget and Finance Committee, the Nominating Committee and the Governance and Planning Committee
The Charles B. Morris, Jr. Volunteer Service Award was established by USTA Southern in his memory in 1995 and is presented to a volunteer who has contributed outstanding service at the local, state, sectional and national levels
Inducted into the North Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame in 1983

Timothy M. Wilkison, North Carolina, 2000