Thomas Stow Plaza

Stow Plaza was constructed during the fall of 1994 to honor its namesake, Thomas Stow, the 1926 NCAA doubles champion and former California coach. Formally dedicated upon its completion in January 1995, Stow Plaza brought a "face-lift" to Hellman Tennis Center, creating a new main entrance and landscaped patio for Cal's tennis facility.

Thomas Stow was a legend in California tennis history, partnering with the great Bud Chandler to win the 1926 NCAA Doubles Championship before graduating from Cal in 1927. He returned as head coach from 1932-46, the longest tenure in university history. During his time at the helm of the Golden Bears, Stow compiled a 73-45-1 (.618) coaching record, leading the Bears to three Pacific Coast Conference Championships. He was inducted into Cal's Athletic Hall of Fame in 1987.