Circa. 1949 Jack Kramer - The First Tournament of Champions Vintage Tennis Broadside

Offered here is a rare and historically significant circa 1949 broadside celebrating Jack Kramer and the inaugural Tournament of Champions held at the Los Angeles Tennis Club, a landmark event in the professionalization of post-war American tennis. Some of the notable participants were Pancho Gonzales, Tony Trabert, Pancho Segura, Frank Sedgman and others.

This broadside is a vivid artifact of tennis history, capturing the sport at a pivotal moment when Kramer, one of the era’s premier players, was solidifying his legacy and elevating competitive tennis to new heights.

Printed on quality paper with bold typography and period-appropriate graphic design, the broadside features prominent references to Kramer and the tournament, providing a striking visual narrative of early professional tennis promotion. The graphics and text remain crisp and clear, and the overall condition is excellent, with minimal wear to the edges—a remarkable survivor given its age and ephemeral nature.

Tennis broadsides from this period, particularly those linked to Jack Kramer and the first Tournament of Champions, are exceedingly scarce, making this piece a museum-quality example of mid-20th-century tennis advertising and memorabilia. It is perfect for display, historical study, or as the centerpiece in a collection of vintage tennis artifacts.