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The year was 1927 and it was the opening day of the new Fox Meadow clubhouse

The year was 1927 and it was the opening day of the new Fox Me...

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...

Earle Gatchell (serving) and Fess Blanchard play at Fox Meadow Tennis Club.

Earle Gatchell (serving) and Fess Blanchard play at Fox Meadow...

The Founders of Platform Paddle Tennis: Fessenden S. Blanchard and James K. Cogswell

The Founders of Platform Paddle Tennis: Fessenden S. Blanchard...

South Seas Party

South Seas Party

John P. Ware presenting Honor Award to Mrs. S. Warren (Charlotte) Lee

John P. Ware presenting Honor Award to Mrs. S. Warren (Charlot...

The Dalton Paddle. Leather wrist thong optional.

The Dalton Paddle. Leather wrist thong optional.

John Mangan playing in Bermuda tournament held at the White Heron Platform Tennis Club

John Mangan playing in Bermuda tournament held at the White He...

FMTC Men's teams in Rye and Westchester Leagues for the 1982-1983 season.

FMTC Men's teams in Rye and Westchester Leagues for the 1982-1...

The traditional soup and sandwich menu at the 1983 FMTC Jambles

The traditional soup and sandwich menu at the 1983 FMTC Jambles

The first oversized paddle

The first oversized paddle

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

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

Dave Kjeldsen, founder of Viking Athletics, with his familiar horned hat

Dave Kjeldsen, founder of Viking Athletics, with his familiar ...

Hall of Fame Committee Chairman at Induction Ceremony for David Ohlmuller in 2013

Hall of Fame Committee Chairman at Induction Ceremony for Davi...

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 ...

A jubilant moment for John Mangan and Gordon Gray (seeded 8) after upsetting Chip and Steve Baird (seeded 3) in the quarter-final round of the Men's Nationals at Fox Meadow Tennis Club, Scarsdale, NY

A jubilant moment for John Mangan and Gordon Gray (seeded 8) a...