This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 12/10/2004.
Collection of four vintage Wimbledon programs, each accompanied by a First Day cover autographed by these legendary tennis stars, 11 items in all. First is the 1947 (July 5th) Championship Meeting Program (61st Wimbledon), where Jack Kramer beat Tom Brown. Included is a 1952 Wheaties Jack Kramer cutout and a 1984 Olympics FDC signed by Kramer. Next is the 1969 (July 5th) Championship Program (83rd Wimbledon), where Rod Laver beat John Newcombe. Included is an 8" x 10" photo of Laver holding The Cup and a 1984 Olympics FDC signed by Laver. Next is the 1971 (July 3rd) Championship Program (85th Wimbledon) where John Newcombe beat Smith. Included is a 1974 tennis centennial FDC signed by Newcombe. Finally, there is the 1974 (July 6th) Championship Program (81st Women's Wimbledon), where Chris Evert beat Olga Morozova. Included is an 8" x 10" color action photo of Evert and a 1960 Women of America FDC signed "Chris Evert Lloyd." All signatures come with a letter from PSA/DNA.