Carol Crawford Explained

Carol Ann Crawford (February 22, 1934 – August 10, 1982),^[1] also known as Carol Stolkin and Carol Ross, was an American backgammon and bridge player from Buffalo, New York who spent many years in Detroit, Michigan.^[1] In 1973, she became the second woman to win the World Backgammon Championship.

She was the second wife of John R. Crawford.^[2] Like her husband, she had talent in both backgammon and bridge.^[3]

Bridge accomplishments

Wins

National Mixed Pair

Runners-up

• North American Bridge Championships (3)
  • Chicago Mixed Board-a-Match (2) 1974, 1975 ^[4]
  • Smith Life Master Women's Pairs (1) 1976 ^[5]

Notes and References

1. Book: American Contract Bridge League . American Contract Bridge League . The Official Encyclopedia of Bridge (5th Edition). 600.
2. News: John R. Crawford, contract bridge expert. The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Monday, - Page 14. February 16, 1976. 14. en.
3. News: Truscott. Alan. Bridge: Carol Crawford Achieved A Lot in Different Games. July 19, 2017. The New York Times. August 13, 1982.
4. Web site: Mixed BAM Previous Winners . ACBL . 2016-07-31 .
5. Web site: Smith Women's Pairs Previous Winners . ACBL . 2016-07-31 .