Ron Smith (bridge) explained

Ronald L. Smith (January 22, 1947 – October 16, 2024) was an American bridge player. Smith was born in Greensboro, Alabama, on January 22, 1947,^[1] and died on October 16, 2024, at the age of 77.^[2]

Bridge accomplishments

Wins

• North American Bridge Championships (7)
  • Senior Knockout Teams (1) 2015^[3]
  • Grand National Teams (1) 1996^[4]
  • Jacoby Open Swiss Teams (2) 1993, 1998^[5]
  • Blue Ribbon Pairs (1) 1979^[6]
  • Reisinger (1) 1987^[7]
  • Wernher Open Pairs (1) 2001^[8]

Runners-up

• Cavendish Invitational Pairs (2) 1985, 2001
• North American Bridge Championships (12)
  • Grand National Teams (2) 1973, 2000^[4]
  • Blue Ribbon Pairs (1) 1988^[6]
  • Mitchell Board-a-Match Teams (1) 1994^[9]
  • Fast Open Pairs (1) 2002^[10]
  • Nail Life Master Open Pairs (1) 1998^[11]
  • Reisinger (2) 1978, 2008^[7]
  • Spingold (3) 1996, 2004, 2008^[12]
  • Vanderbilt (1) 1988^[13]

Notes and References

1. News: Ronald L. Smith . 17 October 2024 . Chattanoogan . 17 October 2024.
2. Web site: Ron Smith (Chattanooga) RIP. Larry Sealy . 2024-10-16. www.bridgewinners.com. 2024-10-17.
3. Web site: Baze Seniors Swiss Previous Winners . ACBL . 2016-07-31 .
4. Web site: GNT Previous Winners . ACBL . 2016-07-31 .
5. Web site: Jacoby Open Swiss Previous Winners . ACBL . 2016-07-31 .
6. Web site: Blue Ribbon Winners . ACBL . 2016-07-31 .
7. Web site: Reisinger Winners . ACBL . 2016-07-31 .
8. Web site: Wernher Open Pairs Winners . ACBL . 2016-07-31 .
9. Web site: Mitchell BAM Winners . ACBL . 2016-07-31 .
10. Web site: NABC+ Fast Pairs Previous Winners . ACBL . 2016-07-31 .
11. Web site: Life Master Open Pairs Winners . ACBL . 2016-07-31 .
12. Web site: Spingold Master Knockout Teams Previous Winners . ACBL . 2016-07-31 .
13. Web site: Vanderbilt Previous Winners . ACBL . 2016-07-31 .