Nancy Clark
Inducted 2014
Hometown: Harlingen
High School: Harlingen High School
College: The University of Texas at Austin
Best Known for: Athlete – Tennis
At age 14, Clark entered three different age-group competitions at a tennis tournament and on all three, showing that she was going to something special.
Clark was a superstar at Harlingen High who later became the No. 1 seed at The University for three years.
In junior high, Clark was too good for her age level and ended up traveling with the Cardinal varsity. Upon reaching high school she dominated the Valley consistently, ranking No. 1 for two years, winning the state title in 1964 and advancing far in the brackets as a doubles player. She was a state champion in doubles with teammate Pam Riepen.
At The University of Texas, Clark was the top player for three years. In 1970, she was undefeated in doubles with partner Royce Ann Marshall. Unbeaten again in 1971, Clark finished her college days on a high note.
Upon graduation from Texas, Clark continued to win championships in open tournaments statewide, including the Texas Open Women’s Doubles state championship.