Tennis player Bill Tilden plays in 1930s

Tennis player Bill Tilden plays in 1930s

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Big Bill Tilden, once hailed as the greatest all-around tennis player by Grantland Rice, faced a tragic end. Despite his fame and success, he died almost penniless at 60 in a small Hollywood apartment. Many of his trophies ended up in pawn shops, yet his contributions to tennis remain untarnished and celebrated.

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Who described Big Bill Tilden as the greatest all-around player in history?

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What was the cause of Big Bill Tilden's death?

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At what age did Big Bill Tilden pass away?

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What happened to the majority of Tilden's trophies after his death?

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How is Big Bill Tilden's record in tennis described in the text?

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