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Panchos Birth
Richard Gonzales was born in Los Angeles, California on May 9th, 1928 -
First Tennis Racket
On Pancho's 12th birthday, his mother bought him his very first tennis racket. -
Southern Cali's Top Ranked
Without training or coaching, Pancho became Southern California's #1 in the 15 and under category. -
Sweet Revenge
Pancho had resumed playing tennis after the boy he had beaten got chosen for the championship, He then destroyed the same kid from Beverly Hills a while later. -
Mexico's Offer
The Mexican government offered Pancho a deal that would have him set for life, but Pancho declined this offer, because he valued his American citizenship highly. -
National Singles Championship
In 1948 Pancho won his very first national singles championship. -
National Lawn Champion
At the age of twenty, Pancho became the National Lawn Champion. -
Winning Double
Pancho, along with Frank Parker, won the doubles at Wimbledon. -
Attained his singles Title
Pancho successfully attained his singles title on Labor Day at Forest Hills in 1949. -
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Pancho Dominated the Pro Tour
Pancho Dominated the Pro Tour from 1954 until 1962, when he retired from the tour in 1963. -
The Beat Down
Although Pancho did not win singles, he defeated Charie Pasarell, in the longest match in Wimbledon history. -
A force to be Reckoned With
Even at the age of 44, Pancho could beat players half his age, Pancho became the oldest player ever to win the Association of Tennis Professionals. (ATP) -
Pancho's Death
Pancho died on July third in 1995.
