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Ben Fain

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Benjamin Fain (March 25, 1903 – February 12, 1976)[1][2] was an American bridge player. He was born in New York City[3] and died in Houston, Texas.[4]

Bridge accomplishments

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Wins

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Runners-up

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References

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  1. ^ Texas, Death Index, 1903–2000
  2. ^ "Bridge: Champion displays rare form". Charles Goren and Omar Sharif. Chicago Tribune. April 27, 1976. Page A9. Quote: "This year ... Ben Fain of Texas ... also died." The Goren–Sharif bridge column was widely syndicated in American newspapers and sometimes published as "Goren on Bridge" without subtitles.
  3. ^ U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940–1947
  4. ^ "Karpin on Bridge". Fred Karpin. The Washington Post. August 17, 1975. Page 237. Quote: "the San Antonio territory where Life Master Ben Fain stables his fat collection of master points".
  5. ^ "von Zedtwitz LM Previous Winners" (PDF). American Contract Bridge League. 2014-06-18. p. 6. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-10-21. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
  6. ^ "Open Pairs Previous Winners". American Contract Bridge League. [full citation needed]
  7. ^ "List of Previous Winners". American Contract Bridge League. [full citation needed]
  8. ^ "Mitchell BAM Winners" (PDF). American Contract Bridge League. 2013-12-01. p. 8. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-10-21. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
  9. ^ a b "Reisinger Winners" (PDF). American Contract Bridge League. 2013-12-06. p. 6. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-10-21. Retrieved 2014-10-17.