William F. Ryan
American checkers player
About William F. Ryan
Lived 1907 – 1954 (aged 46–47). William F. Ryan was an American.
William F. Ryan (1907–1954), nicknamed The Bronx Comet, was an American checkers player who won national titles in 1939 and 1946. He considered Sam Gonotsky a mentor and friend. Ryan was renowned as the champion of "blindfold checkers" and authored several books on the game. He also worked on a draughts magazine and once played against musician Benny Goodman. In 1954, he died due to a cerebral hemorrhage.
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Who was William F. Ryan?
American checkers player
When was William F. Ryan born?
William F. Ryan was born in 1907.
When did William F. Ryan die?
William F. Ryan died in 1954.
What nationality was William F. Ryan?
William F. Ryan was American.
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