Paul Swanson
Paul Swanson (June 21, 1932 – September 23, 2024) was an American bridge player from Morgantown, West Virginia. He was also the founder of Swanson Industries.[1] Swanson died on September 23, 2024, at the age of 92.[2]
Bridge accomplishments
[edit]Awards
[edit]- Mott-Smith Trophy (1) 1972
Wins
[edit]- North American Bridge Championships (5)
- von Zedtwitz Life Master Pairs (1) 1973 [3]
- Wernher Open Pairs (2) 1979, 1986 [4]
- Mitchell Board-a-Match Teams (1) 1972 [5]
- Chicago Mixed Board-a-Match (1) 1976 [6]
Runners-up
[edit]- North American Bridge Championships
- Wernher Open Pairs (1) 1978 [4]
- Nail Life Master Open Pairs (1) 1980 [7]
- Reisinger (3) 1963, 1973, 1980 [8]
Notes
[edit]- ^ Frey, Richard L.; Truscott, Alan F., eds. (1964). The Official Encyclopedia of Bridge (1st ed.). New York: Crown Publishers. p. 752. LCCN 64023817.
- ^ "Paul Swanson Obituary - Jupiter, FL". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved 2025-01-11.
- ^ "von Zedtwitz LM Previous Winners" (PDF). American Contract Bridge League. 2014-06-18. p. 6. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-10-21. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
- ^ a b "Wernher Open Pairs Winners" (PDF). American Contract Bridge League. 2014-07-22. p. 4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-10-21. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
- ^ "Mitchell BAM Winners" (PDF). American Contract Bridge League. 2013-12-01. p. 8. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-10-21. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
- ^ "Mixed BAM Previous Winners" (PDF). American Contract Bridge League. 2014-07-24. p. 14. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-10-21. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
- ^ "Life Master Open Pairs Winners" (PDF). American Contract Bridge League. 2013-11-29. p. 4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-10-21. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
- ^ "Reisinger Winners" (PDF). American Contract Bridge League. 2013-12-06. p. 6. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-10-21. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
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