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Lot #1484
Tennis: Tilden and Hunter

Racketeers par excellence

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Racketeers par excellence

William T. Tilden, Jr. (1893–1953), whose major tournament victories number in the dozens (including six consecutive years as U.S. Singles Champion), is generally regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of tennis; Francis Hunter (1894–1981) was a gold medalist in the men’s doubles event at the 1924 Olympics. Vintage glossy 5 x 7 photo of the two players, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Hans, Francis F. Hunter” and “Sincerely, “Wm. J. Tilden 2nd.” In fine, fresh condition. LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #315 - Ended November 15, 2006