Edward Clarkson Potter (5 September 1886 - September 5, 1971) was a leading American tennis author, editor, writer, historian,[1] and later businessman.
[2] He was also correspondent for American Lawn Tennis, and a regular contributor to Racquet and World Tennis magazines.
[3] His annual world tennis rankings for ALT & World Tennis (1934-1965), were one of the most authoritative published.
[4] In addition he was a member of the executive committee of United States Lawn Tennis Association, he was also the editor of the annual USLTA year books and guide.
[5] In 1961 he received the Marlboro Award for services to tennis.