Self's father pointed out tennis champion Bill Tilden in the lobby, telling him that Tilden was the greatest living tennis player. Self did not know anything about tennis, but he was impressed. He asked Tilden to sign his program.
When someone pointed out renowned tennis player Bill Tilden in a public setting, his father declared him the greatest living tennis athlete. Although Self had no knowledge of tennis, they were struck by this statement and asked Tilden to sign their event booklet.