Joe Whalen (1916–1992) was an American tennis player in the 1930s who won a number of championships; he was originally from Millinocket, Maine, but grew up in Miami, Florida. His most significant championship win was the 1936 United States Pro Championship. He beat Charles Wood in the final. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army and was awarded the Purple Heart. Afterwards, he promoted professional tennis, and served as a teaching pro at a number of clubs. He founded and ran a tennis court construction company in Jacksonville, Florida until his retirement. See also Professional Tennis Championships External links Whalen Tennis Joe Whalen History of the Pro Tennis Wars Chapter VII: Awaiting Perry, 1936 References 1916 births 1992 deaths American male tennis players United States Army personnel of World War II People from Millinocket, Maine Sportspeople from Maine Tennis players from Miami United States Army soldiers Professional tennis players before the Open Era