SettingsAmerican bridge players
Ace Gutowsky
LeRoy Erwin "Ace" Gutowsky (August 2, 1909 – December 4, 1976) was an American football fullback.
LeRoy Erwin "Ace" Gutowsky (August 2, 1909 – December 4, 1976) was an American football fullback.
Aileen Osofsky
Aileen Shirley Osofsky was an American community leader, philanthropist and bridge player.
Aileen Shirley Osofsky was an American community leader, philanthropist and bridge player.
Alan C. Greenberg
Alan C. "Ace" Greenberg (born September 3, 1927) is a former Chairman of the Executive Committee of The Bear Stearns Companies Inc.
Alan C. "Ace" Greenberg (born September 3, 1927) is a former Chairman of the Executive Committee of The Bear Stearns Companies Inc.
Alan Greenberg
Alan C. "Ace" Greenberg (born September 3, 1927) is a former Chairman of the Executive Committee of The Bear Stearns Companies, Inc.
Alan C. "Ace" Greenberg (born September 3, 1927) is a former Chairman of the Executive Committee of The Bear Stearns Companies, Inc.
Alan Sontag
Alan M. Sontag (born 1946) is a world champion American bridge player and author of bridge books.
Alan M. Sontag (born 1946) is a world champion American bridge player and author of bridge books.
Alan Truscott
Alan Fraser Truscott was a bridge player, author and columnist.
Alan Fraser Truscott was a bridge player, author and columnist.
Albert Hodges Morehead
Albert Hodges Morehead, Jr. (August 7, 1909 – October 5, 1966) was a writer for The New York Times, a bridge player, a lexicographer, and an author and editor of reference works.
Albert Hodges Morehead, Jr. (August 7, 1909 – October 5, 1966) was a writer for The New York Times, a bridge player, a lexicographer, and an author and editor of reference works.
Alfred Sheinwold
Alfred (Freddy) Sheinwold (January 26, 1912 – March 8, 1997) was an American bridge player, administrator, international team captain and prolific author of books about bridge.
Alfred (Freddy) Sheinwold (January 26, 1912 – March 8, 1997) was an American bridge player, administrator, international team captain and prolific author of books about bridge.
Alvin Roth
Alvin L. (Al) Roth (November 6, 1914 – April 18, 2007) was an American bridge player, considered one of the greatest of all time.
Alvin L. (Al) Roth (November 6, 1914 – April 18, 2007) was an American bridge player, considered one of the greatest of all time.
Amalya Lyle Kearse
Amalya Lyle Kearse (born June 11, 1937 in Vauxhall, New Jersey) is a judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and a world-class bridge player.
Amalya Lyle Kearse (born June 11, 1937 in Vauxhall, New Jersey) is a judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and a world-class bridge player.
Barry Crane
Barry Crane, born Barry Cohen, (November 10, 1927, Detroit, Michigan – July 5, 1985, Los Angeles, California) was a prolific television producer and director, and a champion bridge player.
Barry Crane, born Barry Cohen, (November 10, 1927, Detroit, Michigan – July 5, 1985, Los Angeles, California) was a prolific television producer and director, and a champion bridge player.
Benito Garozzo
Benito Garozzo, he also lived in Naples, Italy eventually to be considered by many experts as the world's best bridge player during his championship years.
Benito Garozzo, he also lived in Naples, Italy eventually to be considered by many experts as the world's best bridge player during his championship years.
Bill Root (bridge)
William S. Root was a professional American bridge player.
William S. Root was a professional American bridge player.
Billy Eisenberg
William (Billy) Eisenberg (born September 5, 1937) is an American bridge and backgammon professional.
William (Billy) Eisenberg (born September 5, 1937) is an American bridge and backgammon professional.
Bob Etter
Robert Glenn (Bob) Etter (born August 8, 1945, in Chattanooga, Tennessee) is a retired American football placekicker.
Robert Glenn (Bob) Etter (born August 8, 1945, in Chattanooga, Tennessee) is a retired American football placekicker.
Bob Hamman
Robert David (Bob) Hamman (born August 6, 1938 in Pasadena, California) is an American professional bridge player, among the greatest players of all time.
Robert David (Bob) Hamman (born August 6, 1938 in Pasadena, California) is an American professional bridge player, among the greatest players of all time.
Bobby Goldman
Robert (Bobby) Goldman (November 10, 1938 – May 15, 1999) was an American bridge player, teacher and author.
Robert (Bobby) Goldman (November 10, 1938 – May 15, 1999) was an American bridge player, teacher and author.
Bobby Levin
Robert J. Levin is an American bridge player.
Robert J. Levin is an American bridge player.
Bobby Wolff
Robert S. (Bobby) Wolff (born October 14, 1932) is an American bridge player and an original member of the Dallas Aces team, which was formed in 1968 to compete against the Italian Blue Team whi...
Robert S. (Bobby) Wolff (born October 14, 1932) is an American bridge player and an original member of the Dallas Aces team, which was formed in 1968 to compete against the Italian Blue Team whi...
Carl Hudecek
Carl J. Hudecek (born December 3, 1934 in Toledo, Ohio) is an internationally known expert on sealing glasses, metal expansion and contraction, and metal oxidation processes for glass sealing.
Carl J. Hudecek (born December 3, 1934 in Toledo, Ohio) is an internationally known expert on sealing glasses, metal expansion and contraction, and metal oxidation processes for glass sealing.
Charles Goren
Charles Henry Goren was a world champion American bridge player and bestselling author who contributed significantly to the development and popularization of the game following upon the heels of...
Charles Henry Goren was a world champion American bridge player and bestselling author who contributed significantly to the development and popularization of the game following upon the heels of...
Charles Kalme
Charles Ivars Kalme (November 15, 1939 – March 20, 2002) was an American International Master of chess recognized by FIDE, the World Chess Federation, and a mathematician.
Charles Ivars Kalme (November 15, 1939 – March 20, 2002) was an American International Master of chess recognized by FIDE, the World Chess Federation, and a mathematician.
Dallas Aces
The Dallas Aces (initially the U.S. Aces, then later just the Aces) were the world's first professional bridge team, organized by Dallas businessman Ira Corn in 1968.
The Dallas Aces (initially the U.S. Aces, then later just the Aces) were the world's first professional bridge team, organized by Dallas businessman Ira Corn in 1968.
David Berkowitz (bridge)
David L. Berkowitz is an American professional bridge player.
David L. Berkowitz is an American professional bridge player.
David Bruce (bridge)
David Bruce was a leading tournament contract bridge player of the 1930's who played under the name of David Burnstine.
David Bruce was a leading tournament contract bridge player of the 1930's who played under the name of David Burnstine.
Dorothy Hayden Truscott
Dorothy Hayden Truscott (November 3, 1925 – July 4, 2006) was the top-ranked woman in bridge for many years and authored or co-authored books on the game.
Dorothy Hayden Truscott (November 3, 1925 – July 4, 2006) was the top-ranked woman in bridge for many years and authored or co-authored books on the game.
Drew Casen
Drew Ara Casen is an Armenian-American professional bridge player.
Drew Ara Casen is an Armenian-American professional bridge player.
Easley Blackwood, Sr.
Easley Rutland Blackwood (June 25, 1903 - March 27, 1992), invented the Blackwood convention used in contract bridge bidding.
Easley Rutland Blackwood (June 25, 1903 - March 27, 1992), invented the Blackwood convention used in contract bridge bidding.
Edgar Kaplan
Edgar Kaplan (April 18, 1925 – September 7, 1997) was an American bridge player and one of the principal contributors to the game.
Edgar Kaplan (April 18, 1925 – September 7, 1997) was an American bridge player and one of the principal contributors to the game.
Edwin Kantar
Edwin Bruce (Eddie) Kantar (born November 9, 1932 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is an American bridge player, 2-time World Teams Bridge Champion and prolific author of bridge books.
Edwin Bruce (Eddie) Kantar (born November 9, 1932 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is an American bridge player, 2-time World Teams Bridge Champion and prolific author of bridge books.
Ely Culbertson
Ely Culbertson (July 22, 1891 – December 27, 1955) was an entreprenurial American contract bridge personality dominant during the Thirties and Forties.
Ely Culbertson (July 22, 1891 – December 27, 1955) was an entreprenurial American contract bridge personality dominant during the Thirties and Forties.
Eric Rodwell
Eric Victor Rodwell is an American professional bridge player.
Eric Victor Rodwell is an American professional bridge player.
Eunice Rosen
Eunice Marya Rosen (born September 6, 1930) is an American bridge player.
Eunice Marya Rosen (born September 6, 1930) is an American bridge player.
Fred Gitelman
Fred Gitelman (born February 6, 1965 in Toronto, Ontario) is a leading American bridge player, as well as the founder and manager of Bridge Base Online, a bridge playing site.
Fred Gitelman (born February 6, 1965 in Toronto, Ontario) is a leading American bridge player, as well as the founder and manager of Bridge Base Online, a bridge playing site.
George Rosenkranz
George Rosenkranz is a Mexican scientist in steroid research and a professional bridge player.
George Rosenkranz is a Mexican scientist in steroid research and a professional bridge player.
George S. Kaufman
George Simon Kaufman (November 16, 1889 – June 2, 1961) was an American playwright, theatre director and producer, humorist, and drama critic.
George Simon Kaufman (November 16, 1889 – June 2, 1961) was an American playwright, theatre director and producer, humorist, and drama critic.
Harold Stirling Vanderbilt
Harold Stirling Vanderbilt was an American railroad executive, a champion yachtsman, a champion bridge player and a member of the Vanderbilt family.
Harold Stirling Vanderbilt was an American railroad executive, a champion yachtsman, a champion bridge player and a member of the Vanderbilt family.
Helen Sobel Smith
Helen Sobel Smith (1910 – September 11, 1969) was an American bridge player.
Helen Sobel Smith (1910 – September 11, 1969) was an American bridge player.
Hermine Baron
Hermine Baron (1912-September 27, 1996) was a record-making Grand Life Master contract bridge player; a native of Omaha, she moved to southern California (Los Angeles) in the mid-forties.
Hermine Baron (1912-September 27, 1996) was a record-making Grand Life Master contract bridge player; a native of Omaha, she moved to southern California (Los Angeles) in the mid-forties.
Howard Schenken
Howard Schenken (September 28, 1903 – February 20, 1979, Palm Springs, California) was an American bridge player, writer, and long-time columnist.
Howard Schenken (September 28, 1903 – February 20, 1979, Palm Springs, California) was an American bridge player, writer, and long-time columnist.
Jacek Pszczoła
Jacek Pszczoła (born January 10, 1967) is an American bridge player of Polish origin.
Jacek Pszczoła (born January 10, 1967) is an American bridge player of Polish origin.
Jaggy Shivdasani
Jaggy Shivdasani (born 1958) is one of India's most successful bridge players.
Jaggy Shivdasani (born 1958) is one of India's most successful bridge players.
James Cayne
James E. "Jimmy" Cayne (born February 14, 1934) is an American businessman, a former CEO of Bear Stearns and world-class bridge player.
James E. "Jimmy" Cayne (born February 14, 1934) is an American businessman, a former CEO of Bear Stearns and world-class bridge player.
James Lemon
James H. Lemon was an investment banker from Washington, D.C.
James H. Lemon was an investment banker from Washington, D.C.
Jane Bronstein
Jane Bronstein (born 1941) is an American professional bridge player from New York who will forever be known for her title as "The Peach Lady" from the Late Show with David Letterman.
Jane Bronstein (born 1941) is an American professional bridge player from New York who will forever be known for her title as "The Peach Lady" from the Late Show with David Letterman.
Jeff Meckstroth
Jeffrey John (Jeff) Meckstroth (born May 15, 1956 in Springfield, Ohio) is a multiple world champion in contract bridge, winning the Bermuda Bowl representing the U.S. five times.
Jeffrey John (Jeff) Meckstroth (born May 15, 1956 in Springfield, Ohio) is a multiple world champion in contract bridge, winning the Bermuda Bowl representing the U.S. five times.
Jeff Rubens
Jeff Rubens (born 1941) is a bridge player and writer; he is the editor of the magazine The Bridge World and the author of several bridge books, including Secrets of Winning Bridge.
Jeff Rubens (born 1941) is a bridge player and writer; he is the editor of the magazine The Bridge World and the author of several bridge books, including Secrets of Winning Bridge.
John R. Crawford
John Randolph Crawford (August 4, 1915, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania – February 14, 1976, Manhattan, New York) was an American bridge and backgammon player.
John Randolph Crawford (August 4, 1915, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania – February 14, 1976, Manhattan, New York) was an American bridge and backgammon player.
Joseph Bowne Elwell
Joseph Bowne Elwell, was a popular author of books on Contract bridge, a sought-after tutor, and successful player of the game, most famous for having been the victim of an unsolved murder.
Joseph Bowne Elwell, was a popular author of books on Contract bridge, a sought-after tutor, and successful player of the game, most famous for having been the victim of an unsolved murder.
Kit Woolsey
Kit Woolsey (born 1943) is an American bridge and backgammon player.
Kit Woolsey (born 1943) is an American bridge and backgammon player.
Larry Cohen (bridge)
Larry Neil Cohen (born April 14, 1959 in New York City, New York) is an American bridge player and writer.
Larry Neil Cohen (born April 14, 1959 in New York City, New York) is an American bridge player and writer.
Leonard Pennario
Leonard Pennario (July 9, 1924 – June 27, 2008) was an American classical pianist and composer.
Leonard Pennario (July 9, 1924 – June 27, 2008) was an American classical pianist and composer.
Louis H. Watson
Louis H. Watson (1907–1936) of New York City was a highly ranked American contract bridge player and author who rose to prominence in the 1930s.
Louis H. Watson (1907–1936) of New York City was a highly ranked American contract bridge player and author who rose to prominence in the 1930s.
Marshall Miles
Marshall Lauren Miles (born December 16, 1926) is an American bridge player and author.
Marshall Lauren Miles (born December 16, 1926) is an American bridge player and author.
Martin Fleisher
Martin (Marty) Fleisher (born October 12, 1958) is an American bridge player, employee benefits attorney, manager of investments in life insurance policies and investment advisor.
Martin (Marty) Fleisher (born October 12, 1958) is an American bridge player, employee benefits attorney, manager of investments in life insurance policies and investment advisor.
Martin Seligman
Martin E. P. "Marty" Seligman is an American psychologist, educator, and author of self-help books.
Martin E. P. "Marty" Seligman is an American psychologist, educator, and author of self-help books.
Marty A. Bergen
Marty A. Bergen is an American bridge player and writer.
Marty A. Bergen is an American bridge player and writer.
Michael Lawrence (bridge)
Michael Steven Lawrence is an American bridge player, teacher, theorist, and prolific writer.
Michael Steven Lawrence is an American bridge player, teacher, theorist, and prolific writer.
Michael Rosenberg
Michael Rosenberg (born May, 1954 in New York City, New York) is one of the top bridge players in the United States.
Michael Rosenberg (born May, 1954 in New York City, New York) is one of the top bridge players in the United States.
Mike Cappelletti
A. Michael (Mike) Cappelletti (born 1942) is an American bridge player and poker authority.
A. Michael (Mike) Cappelletti (born 1942) is an American bridge player and poker authority.
Mike Develin
Michael Lee Develin is an American mathematician known for his work in combinatorics and discrete geometry.
Michael Lee Develin is an American mathematician known for his work in combinatorics and discrete geometry.
Mike Lawrence (bridge)
Michael Steven Lawrence is an American bridge player, teacher, theorist, and prolific writer.
Michael Steven Lawrence is an American bridge player, teacher, theorist, and prolific writer.
Milton Work
Milton Cooper Work (1864 – June 27, 1934) was a noted American authority on whist, bridge whist, auction and contract bridge.
Milton Cooper Work (1864 – June 27, 1934) was a noted American authority on whist, bridge whist, auction and contract bridge.
Nicolas Hammond
Nicolas Hammond (born August 3, 1964) is a British author, Rubik's cube expert, bridge player and businessman.
Nicolas Hammond (born August 3, 1964) is a British author, Rubik's cube expert, bridge player and businessman.
Norman Kay (bridge)
Norman Kay (August 11, 1927 – January 17, 2002) was an American bridge player.
Norman Kay (August 11, 1927 – January 17, 2002) was an American bridge player.
Oswald Jacoby
Oswald Jacoby was an American contract bridge player and author, considered one of the greatest bridge players of all time.
Oswald Jacoby was an American contract bridge player and author, considered one of the greatest bridge players of all time.
P. Hal Sims
Philip Hal Sims (November 8, 1886 – February 26, 1949) was an American bridge player.
Philip Hal Sims (November 8, 1886 – February 26, 1949) was an American bridge player.
Paul Soloway
Paul Soloway was a world champion American bridge player.
Paul Soloway was a world champion American bridge player.
Peter Schneider (film executive)
Peter Schneider is an American film and theatrical producer, notable as the first president of Walt Disney Feature Animation for The Walt Disney Company from 1985 to 1999.
Peter Schneider is an American film and theatrical producer, notable as the first president of Walt Disney Feature Animation for The Walt Disney Company from 1985 to 1999.
Phil Gordon
Philip Stewart Gordon (born July 6, 1970) is an American professional poker player, commentator and author.
Philip Stewart Gordon (born July 6, 1970) is an American professional poker player, commentator and author.
Ralph Katz
Ralph Katz (born 1957) is an American bridge player.
Ralph Katz (born 1957) is an American bridge player.
Richard Freeman (bridge)
Richard Freeman was a world champion American bridge player holding the title of World Grand Master.
Richard Freeman was a world champion American bridge player holding the title of World Grand Master.
Richard Zeckhauser
Richard Jay Zeckhauser (born 1940) is an American economist and the Frank P. Ramsey Professor of Political Economy at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
Richard Jay Zeckhauser (born 1940) is an American economist and the Frank P. Ramsey Professor of Political Economy at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
Ron Rubin (bridge)
Ron Rubin (born May 7, 1948) is an American bridge player.
Ron Rubin (born May 7, 1948) is an American bridge player.
Roy Welland
Roy Welland (born October 2, 1962 in Madison, Wisconsin) is the owner of New York restaurant Lotus NY, wine connoisseur, and world class bridge player.
Roy Welland (born October 2, 1962 in Madison, Wisconsin) is the owner of New York restaurant Lotus NY, wine connoisseur, and world class bridge player.
Samuel Stayman
Samuel M. (Sam) Stayman (May 28, 1909, Worcester, Massachusetts – December 11, 1993, Palm Beach, Florida) was an American bridge player, author and administrator.
Samuel M. (Sam) Stayman (May 28, 1909, Worcester, Massachusetts – December 11, 1993, Palm Beach, Florida) was an American bridge player, author and administrator.
Tobi Sokolow
Tobi Sokolow (born July 15, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American bridge player, one of the game's leading woman players.
Tobi Sokolow (born July 15, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American bridge player, one of the game's leading woman players.
William Rosen
William Albert (Bill, Billy) Rosen (born September 12, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American bridge player, best known for winning the 1954 Bermuda Bowl world championship.
William Albert (Bill, Billy) Rosen (born September 12, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American bridge player, best known for winning the 1954 Bermuda Bowl world championship.
William S. Root
William S. Root was a professional American bridge player.
William S. Root was a professional American bridge player.