Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Friday)
Died
Birthplace
Height
188 cm (6'2")
Nationality
Sport
Tennis
Languages
English
Parents
William Tatem Tilden, Selina Hey
Education
Peirce College, University of Pennsylvania
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*Wiljahelmaz)
Popularity
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Bill Tilden: American tennis player (1893–1953).
Born in Germantown (died at age 60).
Recipient of the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Stands 6′2″ tall.
Studied at Peirce College.
AWARDS (1)
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International Tennis Hall of Fame
WON
Biography
William Tatem Tilden II, nicknamed "Big Bill", was an American tennis player. He was the world No. 1 amateur for six consecutive years, from 1920 to 1925, and was ranked as the world No. 1 professional by Ray Bowers in 1931 and 1932 and Ellsworth Vines in 1933. Tilden won 14 Major singles titles, including 10 Grand Slam events, one World Hard Court Championships and three professional majors. He was the first American man to win Wimbledon, first claiming the title in 1920. He also won a joint-record seven U.S. Championships titles.
Connections (3)
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Bill Tilden was born in Germantown.
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