Ghostly image at England's Wimbledon Court.

Groundskeepers and night watchmen report seeing this hazy phantasm the night before the last match.


Tilden, William "Big Bill" (1893-1953)

One of the best tennis players of all time, William "Big Bill" Tilden achieved spectacular success on the courts only to suffer an equally spectacular fall when his homosexuality and penchant for underage boys became known.

William Taten Tilden II was born February 10, 1893 into a wealthy Philadelphia family. Leading a sheltered childhood, he initially disliked athletics. Ultimately, however, he came to dominate the sport of tennis, marking it with his own distinctive grace and style. He eventually became as famous as Babe Ruth.

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