Richard Freeman

Richard A. Freeman (July 21, 1933 – June 29, 2009) At the time of his death he held 17,880 masterpoints.

Early life

He was born in 1933, and was from Atlanta, Georgia. He was a radio Quiz Kid in 1942. In 1952, Freeman became the youngest Life Master in the ACBL ever at that time. He later graduated from the University of Chicago and received a J.D. from George Washington University.

Awards

Fishbein Trophy (1) 1995

Wins

Bermuda Bowl (3) 1995, 2000, 2003 North American Bridge Championships (22) von Zedtwitz Life Master Pairs (1) 2003 Vanderbilt (2) 1979, 2000 Marcus Cup (1) 1953 Mitchell Board-a-Match Teams (3) 1955, 1962, 1966 Chicago Mixed Board-a-Match (1) 1961 Reisinger (6) 1993, 1994, 1995, 2004, 2005, 2008 Spingold (8) 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2004, 2006

Runners-up

Bermuda Bowl (2) 1997, 2005 Blue Ribbon Pairs (1) 1970 Grand National Teams (1) 1983 Vanderbilt (3) 1975, 1996, 2002