Mary Oshlag Explained

Mary Oshlag (1942–2021)^[1] was an American bridge player. Mary was a national champion. Her husband, Richard Oshlag, is also a national champion.

Mary was the inventor of "Eight is Enough", an event that encourages stronger players to play with weaker players.^{[2] [3]}

Bridge accomplishments

Wins

• North American Bridge Championships (1)
  • Truscott Senior Swiss Teams (1) 2011 ^[4]

Runners-up

• North American Bridge Championships (2)
  • Chicago Mixed Board-a-Match (1) 1989 ^[5]
  • Wagar Women's Knockout Teams (1) 1999 ^[6]
• Australian Bridge Championships (1)
  • Australian Women Open Teams (1) 1997 ^[7]

The Chicago Mixed Board-A-Match is now known as the Freeman Mixed Board-A-Match.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Obituary. BridgeWinners. March 3, 2021.
2. News: Eight is Enough . Mary Oshlag . American Contract Bridge League . 26, 27 . June 2008.
3. Web site: Eight is Enough . American Contract Bridge League . 2023-08-01 . 2024-03-27 .
4. Web site: Trustcott/USPC Swiss Previous Winners . ACBL . 2021-03-03 .
5. Web site: Mixed BAM Previous Winners . ACBL . 2021-03-03 .
6. Web site: Wagar Previous Winners . ACBL . 2021-03-03 .
7. News: 1997 National Women's Teams . Tim Bourke . Australian Bridge Federation Magazine . 14, 15 . April 1997 .