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Tommy Sanders

1932 – 2011

American bridge player

Bridge player
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About Tommy Sanders

Lived 1932 – 2011 (aged 79). Tommy Sanders was an American bridge player.

Thomas Koonce Sanders, Sr. (July 21, 1932 – December 11, 2011) He was married to Carol Sanders, a women's teams world champion player.

Sanders was a graduate of Vanderbilt University. He won a single World Bridge Federation gold medal as USA in the 1981 Bermuda Bowl tournament.

Wins

North American Bridge Championships (12) von Zedtwitz Life Master Pairs (1) 1982 Blue Ribbon Pairs (1) 1977 Hilliard Mixed Pairs (1) 1961 Vanderbilt (3) 1979, 1990, 1993 Senior Knockout Teams (3) 1995, 1996, 1998 Mitchell Board-a-Match Teams (1) 1983 Chicago Mixed Board-a-Match (1) 1982 Spingold (1) 1977

Runners-up

North American Bridge Championships Rockwell Mixed Pairs (1) 1979 Silodor Open Pairs (1) 1960 Wernher Open Pairs (1) 1963 Vanderbilt (2) 1978, 1985 Reisinger (3) 1961, 1973, 1986 Spingold (1) 1963

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Important facts

Born
21 July 1932
Birth century
20th century
Died
11 December 2011
Occupation
Bridge player
Nationality
United States
Education
Vanderbilt University
Also known as
Thomas Koonce Sanders, Sr.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Tommy Sanders?

American bridge player

When was Tommy Sanders born?

Tommy Sanders was born on 21 July 1932.

When did Tommy Sanders die?

Tommy Sanders died on 11 December 2011.

What was Tommy Sanders's occupation?

Tommy Sanders was a bridge player.

What nationality was Tommy Sanders?

Tommy Sanders was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tommy Sanders

· Wikidata: Q18421876

· DBpedia: Thomas K. Sanders

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