He earned a salary of $100,000 in 1927, which was a record for any athlete at the time.
Bill Tilden was a legendary Tennis Player who was born in Philadelphia in 1893. He was the World No. 1 player for seven consecutive years and won 15 majors, including 10 Grand Slams. His success was rewarded with a salary of $100,000 in 1927, which was a record for any athlete at the time. His net worth is estimated to be $2.5 Billion.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $2.5 Billion (2024)
About
World No. 1 player for seven years in a row who won 15 majors, including 10 Grand Slams.
Before Fame
He lost his mother when he was only 18; soon after, his father and older brother also died, causing him to develop severe depression.
Trivia
He went down in history as one of tennis' greatest players, but his homosexuality was often treated with contempt and suspicion.
Family Life
He lived with his aunt until he was 48.
Associated With
He and Babe Ruth were both part of the 1920s, known as the Golden Age of Sports.
