We had a poll last week on the age of the large roller. We think it is from the 1880-1890's. It is still in use today. Last week all the courts (except the terrace - we can't get the roller up there) were rolled with the 120 year old hunk of iron. It is heavier than the tractor that pulls it. Above is from the early 1930's - Longwood's first head groundsman, Ike Chambers and his son, Longwood's second head groundsman, Charles Chambers. The roller still looks the same!
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