An interesting article posted in the scarsdaleInsider.com -how paddle tennis was invented in Edgemont
An interesting bit of Greenburgh history: Paddle tennis invented in Edgemont! The Scarsdale Insider is a relatively new online publication with some interesting articles. Let’s continue to celebrate our history. And, thank you to the ScarsdaleInsider for sharing this fascinating story with our residents.
PAUL FEINER
In autumn 1928, two Edgemont neighbors, Fessenden (Fess) Blanchard of 4 Seely Place and James (Jimmy) Cogswell Jr. of 105 Old Army Road, came together to create a new winter sport in their own backyards. As passionate sportsmen and innovators, their collaboration gave birth to a unique game that would eventually become platform (paddle) tennis, transforming a simple idea into a national sport.
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