This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/27/2015
Silver award plate presented to tennis legend Arthur Ashe in 1964. Plate is engraved, ''William M. Johnson / Sportsmanship Award / Presented by / The International Lawn Tennis Club / of the USA / To / Arthur Ashe / 1964''. At the time this award was presented to Ashe, he was studying business at UCLA on a tennis scholarship. Silver plate bears a Gorham sterling silver stamp on the underside and features a gadrooned rim. Measures 10'' in diameter. Light surface scratching and tarnishing, else near fine. With an LOA from Arthur Ashe's widow.