Barry MacKay (August 31, 1935 – June 15, 2012) was an American tennis player, tournament director and broadcaster. He was ranked #1 in the U.S. in 1960.While competing in college for the University of Michigan, he won the Singles title of the 1957 NCAA Men's Tennis Championship to clinch the team title for Michigan over Tulane 10 to 9, by defeating Sammy Giammalva in a 5 set Final. His teammates were: Mark Jaffe, Dick Potter, Jon Erickson, John Harris, Dale Jensen, and Dick Cohen. He was also a finalist in the 1957 NCAA Doubles competition with Dick Potter. He won 5 Big Ten Conference titles, 1956-57 (2) in singles and 1955-57 (3) in doubles.
He reached the Quarterfinals of Wimbledon in 1958 and 1960 and the Semifinals in 1959, and was a Doubles finalist at the U.S. Open in 1958, with Sam Giammalva. In 1959, when he reached the Singles Semifinals at the Australian Championships he lost to Alex Olmedo in 5 sets, and in the Semifinals at The Championships, Wimbledon he lost to Rod Laver in five sets. He then reached the Quarterfinals of the U.S. Championships losing to Bob Mark. In 1960, he was seeded No. 1 at the French Championships, and reached the Quarterfinals losing to Sirola. Previously he had won the Italian Championships in early May, beating Defending Champion, Luis Ayala, in five sets. MacKay twice won the Pacific Coast Championships, first in 1959, and again in 1960. His big year was 1960, when he also won ten more tournaments, to earn the No. 1 ranking in the United States. That year he reached the Quarterfinals of the U.S. Championships. He received the Bob Hope Award for the Amateur Athlete of the Year in 1960.
Mackay died in San Francisco on June 15, 2012 after a long illness.
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Some of their strengths
Barry Mackay has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Intelligent, Diplomatic, Organized, Curious, Imaginative, Practical, and Creative.
Smart and Sophisticated
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Barry Mackay is someone who is a smart, sophisticated, and organized person who displays kindness and grace in every day interactions, and who also has a passionate soul. A person who is known for being a good communicator.
Helpful and Supportive
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Barry Mackay well know them as someone who can be accepting, supportive, and productive, like a garden.
Imaginative and Sentimental
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Barry Mackay as someone who is imaginative, sentimental, and in touch with emotions.
A person who has extremely good memory and analytical skills, likes to make sure that everyone gets along, enjoys all kinds of situations and people, has a talent for travel and languages, and who makes lifelong friends.
Stable and Creative
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Barry Mackay is someone who thrives in volatile situations, and who tends to be a source of stability and comfort for others who are experiencing challenging times .
They are also someone who is active, giving, optimistic, and cheerful, and who possesses a charisma that attracts friends and admirers.
Altruistic and Purposeful
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Barry Mackay tends to be someone who has a desire to be of service to a higher calling and who is always trying to perfect things. Who can be practical and polished, reserved and methodical, and who tends to trust internal judgment before trusting anyone else at face value.
Some of Barry Mackay's challenges
While Barry Mackay has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Barry Mackay can be Selfish, Difficult, Perfectionist, Hesitant, Narcissistic, Emotional, and Standoffish.
Difficult and Perfectionist
One of Barry Mackay's key challenges is that they are someone who can be difficult and too much of a perfectionist.
Barry Mackay must also exercise caution as they can have difficulty dealing with responsibility, authority, or criticism.
Irritable and Moody
Barry Mackay is someone who can be irritable and moody, have a tendency to experience self-doubt, be too secretive, can take too many risks, and who can have an extreme approach to managing personal finances.
Critical and Bossy
Finally, Barry Mackay also can be too focused on the small details of life, try to control whatever is happening, and be finicky and demanding.
