Samuel Howe III — a Haverford School squash and tennis wunderkind who became the only player to win both the U.S. and Canadian national singles and doubles championships in the same year — died September 15. Gary Miles reported the passing of the 84-year-old court conqueror for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

After establishing his name in the Montgomery County high school, Howe moved onto Yale University, where he was named captain of the squash team.

During his nearly five-decades-long playing career, his impressive record included:

• Collegiate squash titles
• Two national singles and six doubles squash championships
• Three court tennis doubles championships
• 13 asters division court tennis titles

Howe’s accomplishments ensured him a place in four halls of fame, including those associated with the Haverford School Hall of Fame and the U.S. Squash Racquets Association.

He was a “brilliant athlete,” said U.S. Squash officials in an online tribute.

After his playing days ended, Howe became an enthusiastic mentor who held clinics for underserved youths and others.

He was also a longtime investment adviser.

His wife of 41 years, Dodi Fordham, said he was best known for his “gentlemanly persona, engaging and bright personality, warmth, and humor.”

Read more about Samuel Howe in The Philadelphia Inquirer.