A National 70+ is proposed

The first annual Men's 70+ National Championship was played on March 28, 1982, in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. Pictured (left to right) are the participants who came from Connecticut, Maryland, Ohio, Washington, D.C. and New York: runners-up George Holloway and Walter Frese, winners Harry Gilbert and Bill
The first annual Men's 70+ National Championship was played on March 28, 1982, in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. Pictured (left to right) are the participants who came from Connecticut, Maryland, Ohio, Washington, D.C. and New York: runners-up George Holloway and Walter Frese, winners Harry Gilbert and Bill "Smoky" Miller, John Morse, Fred Lammis, Ed Fogel, Robert Thoman, Stuart Glover, and Larry Levy.

The Men’s 60+ started in 1969, but, as these players grew older, their skills became less competitive against younger participants in this age group. However, these men still wanted to compete at a championship level and it was suggested that a National 70+ be held in conjunction with the New Jersey 55+ at the Indian Trail Club in Franklin Lakes. The event was contingent upon a draw of not fewer than eight teams.

The first event was held in 1982.

Source: Platform Tennis News, January 1982