Collecting Tennis Autographs By Mail

Whether you are a fan of tennis or you simply enjoyMartin, Alastair
collecting sports autographs, sending your requestsMcEnroe, John
through the mail will save you both time and money.McGregor, Ken
Because the majority of sports also have a Hall ofMcMillian, Frew
Fame that recognizes it's most outstanding players,McNeill, William
many fans have found great success in requestingMortimer Barett, Florence
autographs in their care. Tennis, like most other popularMulloy, Gardnar
sports, has a Hall of Fame that features inducteesNastase, Ilie
from past to present.Navratilova, Martina
If you would like to send an autograph request, be sureNewcombe, John
to include your return address in the upper left handNoah, Yannick
corner of the envelope and also include a SASENovotna, Jana
(self-addressed stamped envelope) with enoughOlmedo, Alejandro
postage for your signed item to be returned. Below isPatty, John
a list of all living inductees of the International TennisPietrangeli, Nicola
Hall of Fame, along with the mailing address in which toRafter, Patrick
send your requests.Ralston, Richard
Mailing Address:Richards, Vincent
International Tennis Hall of FameRichey, Nancy
194 Bellevue Ave.Riggs, Robert
Newport, RI 02840Roche, Anthony
Inductees:Rose, Mervyn
Anderson, MalcolmRosewall, Kenneth
Austin, TracySabatini, Gabriela
Becker, BorisSantana, Manuel
Behr, KarlSavitt, Richard
Betz (Addie), PaulineSedgnam, Frank
Borg, BjornSegura Caano, Francisco
Brough (Clapp), LouiseSeixas, Elias
Buchholz, EarlShriver, Pam
Bueno, MariaSmith, Stanley
Cahil, MabelStolle, Fredrick
Casals, Rosie (Rosemary)Tingay, Lance
Chatrier, PhilippeTinling, Cuthbert
Cheney, DorothyTobin, Brian
Clerici, GianniTrabert, Tony
Collins, ArthurTurner Bowrey, Lesley
Connors, JamesVan Ryn, John
Cooper, AshleyVilas, Guillermo
Courier, JimVon Cramm, Gottfried
Court Smith, MargaretWade, Sarah
Cullman, JosephWilander, Mats
Douglass Lambert Chambers, DorotheaduPont,Wood, Sidney
MargaretWrenn, Robert
Durr, FrancoiseNow that you know who to write to and where to
Edberg, Stefansend the letter, it's time to consider what type of
Emerson, Royautograph you want to request. Many fans simply ask
Evert, Christinetheir favorite tennis player to send a signed photo, but
Falkenburg, Robertothers get more creative with sending their own tennis
Fraser, Nealememorabilia to be signed. One popular example is a
Fry-Irvin, Shirleytennis ball, which can be shipped inexpensively and will
Goolagong Cawley, Evonnemake for a terrific addition to any autograph collection.
Graf, SteffiSome fans also prefer to send blank index cards,
Hard, Darlenet-shirts, trading cards, amateur photos that they have
Hart, Doristaken of their favorite tennis star or other
Haydon Jones, Adriannesports-related memorabilia.
Hewitt, RobertIt's important to note that many tennis players are
Hunt, Lamarmore than willing to accommodate their fans with
Jacobs, Helenautograph requests. It is equally important that, due to
Kelleher, Roberttime and scheduling, tennis fans be patient with their
King, Billie Jeanfavorite athlete(s) who are always on the go and
Kodes, Janreceive a lot of fan mail. There is no way to guarantee
Kramer, Jackwho will or will not sign autographs, but a kindly worded
Larsen, Arthurletter, a SASE and sending one or two items to be
Laver, Rodsigned will greatly increase the chances of success. It's
Lendl, Ivana good idea to never send more than two items to be
Mako, Constantineautographed and always be polite in your request.
Mandlikova, HanaHappy collecting!