Men's National Champions (Squash)
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The Men's National Champions are the National Champions for squash
in the United States
. These winners are the officially recognized champions by U.S. Squash
, the national governing body. From 1907 until 1989, the national championship was contested through hardball squash
. When the national governing body began recognizing international softball as the official game in the United States, the national championship also switched to softball. The first softball national championship, also known as the S.L. Green, was conducted in 1990 and was won by Mark Talbott
. The S.L. Green, unlike the previous national championship, is limited to U.S. citizens only. The National Hardball Championship would continue past this date, but was no longer recognized as the official Men's National Championship.
Squash (sport)
Squash is a high-speed racquet sport played by two players in a four-walled court with a small, hollow rubber ball...
in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. These winners are the officially recognized champions by U.S. Squash
U.S. Squash
U.S. Squash is the national governing body for the sport of squash in the United States. U.S. Squash was previously known as the United States Squash Racquets Association . The organization is headquartered in New York City and is a member of the U.S. Olympic Committee. U.S. Squash owns and...
, the national governing body. From 1907 until 1989, the national championship was contested through hardball squash
Hardball squash
Hardball squash is a format of the indoor racquet sport squash which was first developed in North America in the late 19h century and early 20th century. It is sometimes referred to as being the "American version" of the sport...
. When the national governing body began recognizing international softball as the official game in the United States, the national championship also switched to softball. The first softball national championship, also known as the S.L. Green, was conducted in 1990 and was won by Mark Talbott
Mark Talbott
Mark Talbott is a squash coach and former professional squash player from the United States. He is widely considered to be one of the all-time great players of hardball squash .Talbott was ranked as the World No...
. The S.L. Green, unlike the previous national championship, is limited to U.S. citizens only. The National Hardball Championship would continue past this date, but was no longer recognized as the official Men's National Championship.
Men's National Champions
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- Note: The official Men's National Championship (hardball) became the S.L. Green (softball) in 1990.
Most Overall Titles
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Stanley Pearson | 6 |
Julian Illingworth Julian Illingworth Julian Illingworth is an American professional squash player.Illingworth first made an impression on the American junior circuit in 1998-1999 when he finished third in the country for boys under 16.... |
5 |
Victor Niederhoffer Victor Niederhoffer Victor Niederhoffer is a hedge fund manager, champion squash player, bestselling author and statistician.Victor Niderhoffer was born in Brooklyn to a Jewish family. His father, Arthur, graduated from Brooklyn Law School but went to work in the police. Victor’s mother, Elaine was a teacher.... |
5 |
Charles Brinton | 4 |
Marty Clark | 4 |
Kenton Jernigan Kenton Jernigan Kenton L. Jernigan is a squash player from the United States. He was one of the leading hardball squash players in the US in the 1980s and 1990s.... |
4 |
Henri Salaun | 4 |
See also
- US Junior Open squash championshipUS Junior Open squash championshipThe United States Junior Open squash championship is the largest individual junior squash tournament in the world and is considered the third most prestigious junior open squash championship after the World Junior and the British Junior Open squash championship.The 2010 US Junior Open squash...
- U.S. SquashU.S. SquashU.S. Squash is the national governing body for the sport of squash in the United States. U.S. Squash was previously known as the United States Squash Racquets Association . The organization is headquartered in New York City and is a member of the U.S. Olympic Committee. U.S. Squash owns and...
- Women's National Champions (Squash)Women's National Champions (Squash)The Women's National Champions are the National Champions for squash in the United States. These winners are the officially recognized champions by US Squash, the national governing body. From 1907 until 1994, the national championship was contested through hardball squash...