1. Bill Tilden’s 1920 Trophy: Sold for $71,500 ($900,000 today)
On top of our most expensive tennis memorabilia in the world is Bill Tilden’s trophy. William “Big Bill” Tilden was one of legend of tennis in both his homeland, America, and the world.
Bill Tilden was the world’s number one tennis player for seven years. He won 10 Grand Slam titles in his career. Besides tennis, he was also known for starring in a self-produced Broadway shows.
Tilden’s trophy from winning the 1920 Men’s Singles title of Wimbledon Grand Slam was auction at Christie’s in 1992.
Back then, it was sold at $71,500. That is worth almost $900,000 today. This still holds the world’s record of most expensive tennis memorabilia sold at auction.
