Jerry Manhold retires from APTA Board

Jerry Manhold (left) and the Manhold Cup Trophy. Howard Sipe (center) and Chet Kermode
Jerry Manhold (left) and the Manhold Cup Trophy. Howard Sipe (center) and Chet Kermode

Manhold had served a five year term and was a major force behind the development of the Senior Paddle Scene.

A former National Champion, he worked tirelessly as a Board Member to improve the plight of the Senior paddler.

“The Legend,” aptly dubbed by Howard Sipe, had striven to broaden the scope of competition throughout the U.S., and had introduced and chaired The Manhold Senior Challenge Cup competition.He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2004.

Source: Platform Tennis News, September 1984