Tony Priday
English bridge player and writer
About Tony Priday
Lived 1922 – 2014 (aged 92). Tony Priday was a British bridge player.
Richard Anthony (Tony) Priday (13 August 1922 – 9 October 2014) In 1976 he called the reputation "not always justified" but recalled overhearing a player say, "I'm surprised he is playing for Britain. He is much too polite to be a bridge player."
He was non-playing captain of many England and Great Britain teams over a period of almost forty years:
Life outside bridge
Priday was born in London. He attended Winchester College and then joined the King's Royal Rifle Corps, where he achieved the rank of Major during World War II.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tony Priday?
English bridge player and writer
When was Tony Priday born?
Tony Priday was born on 13 August 1922.
When did Tony Priday die?
Tony Priday died on 9 October 2014.
What was Tony Priday's occupation?
Tony Priday was a bridge player.
What nationality was Tony Priday?
Tony Priday was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tony Priday. https://biography.guide/tony-priday/
MLA: "Tony Priday." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tony-priday/.
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