Charles Coon
American contract bridge player
About Charles Coon
Lived 1931 – 2003 (aged 71). Charles Coon was an American bridge player.
Charles Coon (June 2, 1931 – January 18, 2003) was an American bridge player. He finished second in two world championships and won six North American Bridge Championships (NABC).
A son of Carleton Coon, Coon was from Gloucester, Massachusetts. He graduated from Harvard College and served in the Korean War. Then he "devoted himself to playing bridge" but "nlike other top players, he spent nearly all his time playing for money in clubs and earning himself a modest income." Wernher Open Pairs (1) 1989 Blue Ribbon Pairs (1) 1966 Nail Life Master Open Pairs (1) 1964 Vanderbilt (1) 1961 Chicago Mixed Board-a-Match (1) 1962
Runners-up
Bermuda Bowl (1) 1962 Rosenblum Cup (1) 1990 North American Bridge Championships (3) Mitchell Board-a-Match Teams (2) 1964, 1968 Reisinger (1) 1961
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charles Coon?
American contract bridge player
When was Charles Coon born?
Charles Coon was born on 2 June 1931.
When did Charles Coon die?
Charles Coon died on 18 January 2003 in Staten Island.
What was Charles Coon's occupation?
Charles Coon was a bridge player.
What nationality was Charles Coon?
Charles Coon was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Charles Coon (bridge)
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