May 11 Rare Autograph & Book Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/11/2023
A signed Bill Tilden 4" x 6 1/2" envelope. Signed in fountain pen "Wm. J. Tilden 2nd." Stamp dated Jan 16, 1932.
Bill Tilden (February 10, 1893 – June 5, 1953), was an American tennis player. Tilden was the world No. 1 amateur for six consecutive years, from 1920 to 1925, and was ranked as the world No. 1 professional by Ray Bowers in 1931 and 1932 and Ellsworth Vines in 1933. He won 14 Major singles titles, including 10 Grand Slam events, one World Hard Court Championships, and three professional majors. He was the first American man to win Wimbledon, taking the title in 1920. He also won a joint-record seven U.S. Championships titles.
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Bill Tilden (Tennis Champion)
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