Lot 389
Tilden, William Tatem "Big Bill" (1893-1953) U.S. tennis player who dominated the game in the 1920s. He won seven U.S. men's singles championships, three Wimbledon singles championships, and two professional titles, as well as many doubles and mixed doubles titles and 21 of 28 Davis Cup matches. Known for his overpowering play and temperamental personality, he was one of the most colorful sports figures of his time.
Autograph Letter Signed ("Bill"), written in October 1949 from Saugus, California, where he was serving prison time on a morals charge. 3¼ pages in pencil, to Marrion and Bratto Anderson in Hollywood, California. A chatty, friendly letter, looking forward to their visit. Also, "…we have done most of the work on my book so it will be ready Sunday….I am keen to hear how Brattos…forehand is going….I am very much impressed by your score with Tom because he is as good as Bobby now - practically anyway. Amos is a pushover for you…." With envelope and a photo of a signed picture of Tilden holding a trophy. Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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