Lot 618
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" at the end of the letter, and "W.T. Tilden" in the return address, written in August 1949 from Saugus, California, where he was serving prison time on a morals charge, 2½ pages in pencil, to Marrion and Bratto Anderson in Hollywood. In part, "I see where Gonzalez almost lost…at Newport. That is pretty lousy for the National Champion at the 2nd most import tournament….(T)he margin between you & the top flight is very little…." He gives Bratto some tennis instructions, including, "Remember above all else to play one match at a time…. With envelope and a photo of a signed photo of Tilden holding a trophy. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 300.
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