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Extending the original Cogswell court in 1929 (Blanchard house can be seen at rear)
Extending the original Cogswell court in 1929 (Blanchard house...
A Cold Winter Day in 1930. Earle Gatchell (left) and Fessenden S. Blanchard on the first platform tennis court. Colonel Gatchell was one of the first Old Army Athletes and very active in promoting the game beyond Scarsdale.
A Cold Winter Day in 1930. Earle Gatchell (left) and Fessenden...
Francis Xavier Alexander (Frank) Shields, Sr. (1909-1975) was a professional tennis player in the 1920s and 1930s. He was the grandfather of actress Brooke Shields
Francis Xavier Alexander (Frank) Shields, Sr. (1909-1975) was ...
Jack Grout, winner (with John Moses) of the 1947 Men’s Nationals
Jack Grout, winner (with John Moses) of the 1947 Men’s Natio...
John Moses takes a low volley
John Moses takes a low volley
European Championships in Halpert, Holland. Keith Butterfield, Marion Anchard, Bill Dodd & ?
European Championships in Halpert, Holland. Keith Butterfield,...
The FMTC Centennial Committee - Ware, Close, Evans, Harrison, Adams, Fuller and Balzac - proudly display Fox Meadow's new flag, made by Betty Rule
The FMTC Centennial Committee - Ware, Close, Evans, Harrison, ...
Killy Kilmarx (center), the winner of the first Men's Championship with Clifford Couch in 1935, presents the Championship bowl to the fifty-second championship pair of Hank Irvine (left) and Greg Moore. Dick Warren (right), FMTC president, and Paul Molloy, tournament chairman.
Killy Kilmarx (center), the winner of the first Men's Champion...
1998 Senior 70+ Nationals winners Bob Brown and Don Hyde
1998 Senior 70+ Nationals winners Bob Brown and Don Hyde
Flip Goodspeed (in front) and Scott Mansager in the 2007 Nationals at the New York Athletic Club in Pelham Manor, NY
Flip Goodspeed (in front) and Scott Mansager in the 2007 Natio...
FMTC's travelling pros - Judy Macy and Ann Daunic in the 1970s
FMTC's travelling pros - Judy Macy and Ann Daunic in the 1970s
As a way to bring platform tennis to wider audiences, several tournaments were held indoors in Connecticut in the early 1980s, including the Nationals in 1983
As a way to bring platform tennis to wider audiences, several ...
Earle Gatchell on the Cogswell court ca. 1930
Earle Gatchell on the Cogswell court ca. 1930
With snow still piled high on the bleachers, Dick Balza induces three friends to try a set or two.
With snow still piled high on the bleachers, Dick Balza induce...
Aila Main and Kerri Delmonico
Aila Main and Kerri Delmonico
Just after serving, James K. Cogswell on the first platform paddle tennis court erected on his property
Just after serving, James K. Cogswell on the first platform pa...
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