Roger S. Penske/Lehigh Athletics Hall of Fame
Latshaw, Lowell
Lowell Latshaw
- Induction:
- 2006
- Class:
- 1960
The Lehigh tennis team dominated the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) in the late 1950s in large part due to the play of Lowell Latshaw.
A Bethlehem native, Latshaw came to Lehigh as a highly-touted prospect and did not disappoint early on. He led the freshman tennis squad to wins in three of its four matches in the 1956-57 school year.
Latshaw did not fall victim to a “sophomore slump,” going undefeated that year. He won the Eastern Intercollegiate singles and doubles crowns, teaming with Bill Scarlett on doubles, to lead the Engineers to an Easterns team title.
As if his first two years were not noteworthy enough, his junior year was break-out one, as Latshaw helped the Engineers dominate the MAC. He went undefeated in dual meet singles play, eventually going on to win the MAC championship. Latshaw, a team captain, teamed up with Tom Earl and won a doubles title as well.
Meanwhile, Latshaw worked hard in the classroom, earning his degree in electrical engineering in 1960.
In his final year of eligibility at Lehigh, Latshaw continued to dominate on the court while he pursued his master’s in the classroom. Under Latshaw’s leadership, Lehigh captured a MAC Northern Division championship, and he wrapped up his stellar career with a 31-match winning streak in singles play.
“It is a great honor to be included with the many great athletes who are already in the Hall of Fame,” Latshaw said. “I grew up in Bethlehem watching many of the greats, both on the football field and on the wrestling mat, so to now be a member along with them is just a great honor.”
Latshaw completed his master’s degree in electrical engineering in 1961. Along the way, he became the first tennis player to ever win the prestigious Marion Brown Grace trophy, given to the top athlete in Bethlehem.
Upon graduation from Lehigh, Latshaw worked for the IBM Corporation for 30 years and retired as a senior engineer. He currently resides in Pittsburgh, Pa. with his wife Diana. They have two children: Catherine and Caroline.
A Bethlehem native, Latshaw came to Lehigh as a highly-touted prospect and did not disappoint early on. He led the freshman tennis squad to wins in three of its four matches in the 1956-57 school year.
Latshaw did not fall victim to a “sophomore slump,” going undefeated that year. He won the Eastern Intercollegiate singles and doubles crowns, teaming with Bill Scarlett on doubles, to lead the Engineers to an Easterns team title.
As if his first two years were not noteworthy enough, his junior year was break-out one, as Latshaw helped the Engineers dominate the MAC. He went undefeated in dual meet singles play, eventually going on to win the MAC championship. Latshaw, a team captain, teamed up with Tom Earl and won a doubles title as well.
Meanwhile, Latshaw worked hard in the classroom, earning his degree in electrical engineering in 1960.
In his final year of eligibility at Lehigh, Latshaw continued to dominate on the court while he pursued his master’s in the classroom. Under Latshaw’s leadership, Lehigh captured a MAC Northern Division championship, and he wrapped up his stellar career with a 31-match winning streak in singles play.“It is a great honor to be included with the many great athletes who are already in the Hall of Fame,” Latshaw said. “I grew up in Bethlehem watching many of the greats, both on the football field and on the wrestling mat, so to now be a member along with them is just a great honor.”
Latshaw completed his master’s degree in electrical engineering in 1961. Along the way, he became the first tennis player to ever win the prestigious Marion Brown Grace trophy, given to the top athlete in Bethlehem.
Upon graduation from Lehigh, Latshaw worked for the IBM Corporation for 30 years and retired as a senior engineer. He currently resides in Pittsburgh, Pa. with his wife Diana. They have two children: Catherine and Caroline.
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