Paul Swanson
American bridge player (1932–2024)
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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
Awards
- Mott-Smith Trophy (1) 1972
Wins
- 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
- North American Bridge Championships
- Wernher Open Pairs (1) 1978 [4]
- Nail Life Master Open Pairs (1) 1980 [7]
- Reisinger (3) 1963, 1973, 1980 [8]
