Phil Feldesman
American bridge player
About Phil Feldesman
Lived 1919 – 1986 (aged 67). Phil Feldesman was an American bridge player.
Philip Efraim Feldesman (June 21, 1919 – September 1, 1986) was an American bridge player.
Feldesman was born in Russia in 1919 and immigrated to New York City. He enlisted in the U.S. military in 1943 and became a naturalized citizen the next year.
Bridge accomplishments
Awards
Fishbein Trophy (1) 1967 Herman Trophy (1) 1961 Mott-Smith Trophy (2) 1965, 1966
Wins
North American Bridge Championships (14) Senior Masters Individual (1) 1957 von Zedtwitz Life Master Pairs (3) 1961, 1962, 1967 Wernher Open Pairs (2) 1961, 1962 Open Pairs (1928-1962) (1) 1961 Mitchell Board-a-Match Teams (3) 1962, 1963, 1966 Chicago Mixed Board-a-Match (1) 1973 Reisinger (1) 1969
Runners-up
North American Bridge Championships Silodor Open Pairs (1) 1967 Blue Ribbon Pairs (1) 1967 Vanderbilt (1) 1969
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Important facts
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Phil Feldesman?
American bridge player (1919-1986)
When was Phil Feldesman born?
Phil Feldesman was born on 21 June 1919 in Russia.
When did Phil Feldesman die?
Phil Feldesman died on 1 September 1986.
What was Phil Feldesman's occupation?
Phil Feldesman was a bridge player.
What nationality was Phil Feldesman?
Phil Feldesman was American.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Phil Feldesman. https://biography.guide/phil-feldesman/
MLA: "Phil Feldesman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/phil-feldesman/.
Chicago: "Phil Feldesman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/phil-feldesman/.
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