KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Western Michigan department of intercollegiate athletics is saddened to announce the passing of WMU Hall of Fame men's tennis alum Bob Gill.

Gill passed away last week in Florida.

Gill, the son of WMU Hall of Famer John Gill, played tennis for the Broncos from 1963-65. He was a three-time Mid-American Conference Championship, won the MAC No. 1 Singles crown in 1964 and the No. 1 Doubles title in both 1963 and 64. Gill and his doubles teammate Mike Goodrich advanced to the Round of 16 at the 1964 NCAA Championships, advancing further than any singles or doubles players in program history.

After his playing career, Gill went on to coach at Bowling Green for 20 seasons, racking up 232 career wins and was named the MAC Coach of the Year in 1982. Gill stayed active in the tennis scene throughout his life, teaching private lessons and then taking up pickle ball with his former teammate Goodrich, playing competitively into his 80's.

He is survived by his daughter Denise and her fiancé Todd, nephews Joe and John, and brother in-law Jeff Brown and his wife Sandy.

Full obituary available here.