About Harry J. Fishbein
Lived 1897 – 1976 (aged 78). Harry J. Fishbein was an American bridge player and basketball player, known for Contract bridge.
Harry J. Fishbein (April 18, 1897 – February 19, 1976) was an American bridge player and club owner. Fishbein was "the presiding genius" of the famous Mayfair club [or Mayfair Bridge Club]
Legacy Fishbein was inducted into the ACBL Hall of Fame in 2000.
Wins North American Bridge Championships (16) Master Individual (2) 1942, 1952 von Zedtwitz Life Master Pairs (2) 1939, 1940 Wernher Open Pairs (1) 1959 Hilliard Mixed Pairs (3) 1937, 1942, 1946 Vanderbilt (5) 1936, 1943, 1947, 1949, 1958 Marcus Cup (1) 1967 Mitchell Board-a-Match Teams (1) 1965 Chicago Mixed Board-a-Match (1) 1947
Runners-up
Bermuda Bowl (1) 1959 North American Bridge Championships Master Individual (1) 1938 Silodor Open Pairs (2) 1959, 1968 Wernher Open Pairs (1) 1940 Open Pairs (1928-1962) (5) 1934, 1937, 1940, 1941, 1942 Masters Team of 4 (1) 1937 Mitchell Board-a-Match Teams (3) 1952, 1953, 1960 Spingold (3) 1943, 1945, 1958
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Who was Harry J. Fishbein?
American bridge player and club owner
When was Harry J. Fishbein born?
Harry J. Fishbein was born on 18 April 1897 in Manhattan.
When did Harry J. Fishbein die?
Harry J. Fishbein died on 19 February 1976 in Manhattan.
What was Harry J. Fishbein's occupation?
Harry J. Fishbein was a bridge player and basketball player.
What was Harry J. Fishbein known for?
Harry J. Fishbein was known for Contract bridge.
What nationality was Harry J. Fishbein?
Harry J. Fishbein was American.
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