Ronald L. Smith (January 22, 1947 – October 16, 2024) was an American
bridge
A bridge is a structure built to Span (engineering), span a physical obstacle (such as a body of water, valley, road, or railway) without blocking the path underneath. It is constructed for the purpose of providing passage over the obstacle, whi ...
player. Smith was born in
Greensboro, Alabama, on January 22, 1947, and died on October 16, 2024, at the age of 77.
Bridge accomplishments
Wins
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North American Bridge Championships
North American Bridge Championships (NABC) are three annual contract bridge, bridge tournaments sponsored by the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL). The "Spring", "Summer", and "Fall" NABCs are usually scheduled in March, July, and November fo ...
(7)
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Senior Knockout Teams (1) 2015
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Grand National Teams (1) 1996
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Jacoby Open Swiss Teams (2) 1993, 1998
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Blue Ribbon Pairs (1) 1979
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Reisinger (1) 1987
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Wernher Open Pairs (1) 2001
Runners-up
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Cavendish Invitational Pairs (2) 1985, 2001
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North American Bridge Championships
North American Bridge Championships (NABC) are three annual contract bridge, bridge tournaments sponsored by the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL). The "Spring", "Summer", and "Fall" NABCs are usually scheduled in March, July, and November fo ...
(12)
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Grand National Teams (2) 1973, 2000
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Blue Ribbon Pairs (1) 1988
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Mitchell Board-a-Match Teams (1) 1994
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Fast Open Pairs (1) 2002
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Nail Life Master Open Pairs (1) 1998
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Reisinger (2) 1978, 2008
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Spingold (3) 1996, 2004, 2008
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Vanderbilt (1) 1988
Notes
External links
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1947 births
2024 deaths
American contract bridge players