John Breaux, a four-year letterman in tennis from 1961-64, was a team captain. In 1962, he won conference championships in both singles and doubles.
In 1995, Breaux received the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s David A Benjamin Achievement Award. It is given yearly to one person for accomplishments on the court, professional achievement and contributions to society. Breaux was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1972 to 1987, and a member of the U.S. Senate from 1987 to 2005.
