Lacy Roe Campbell (January 4, 1900 – December 27, 1988) was an American athlete and banking executive from Tennessee who achieved honors and awards in multiple sports.
In 1921, he spearheaded the first touchdown drive of Tennessee's first ever victory over the Mississippi A&M Aggies in a 14 to 7 win in Memphis.
[7] Campbell was the first president of this tennis and swimming venue that exists in modern day.
[7] Sportswriter Red Bailes called the Knoxville Racquet Club "the birthplace of senior tennis".
[7] The first USTA sanctioned national championship for players aged 45 years or older was held there in 1963.