Tennis great whose career was blighted by a pedophiliac scandal. ALS in pencil signed “Bill,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, no date, with a postmark of June 30, 1949. A letter from prison to Marion and Bratto, in part: “Bratto Pal- keep up the good work, I am very proud of you. Win the tournament next week. Try to come out next Sunday if you can. Above all play your matches the way you have been practicing, hit and attack as well as defend.” Accompanied by original mailing envelope, addressed in Tilden’s hand, with Tilden’s signature in the upper left corner above the return address. In fine condition, with intersecting folds and a few wrinkles. R&R COA.
