Paul Swanson

Paul Swanson (June 21, 1932 – September 23, 2024) was an American bridge player from Morgantown, West Virginia. He was also the founder of Swanson Industries.^[1] Swanson died on September 23, 2024, at the age of 92.^[2]

Bridge accomplishments

Awards

• Mott-Smith Trophy (1) 1972

Wins

• North American Bridge Championships (5)
  • von Zedtwitz Life Master Pairs (1) 1973 ^[3]
  • Wernher Open Pairs (2) 1979, 1986 ^[4]
  • Mitchell Board-a-Match Teams (1) 1972 ^[5]
  • Chicago Mixed Board-a-Match (1) 1976 ^[6]

Runners-up

• North American Bridge Championships
  • Wernher Open Pairs (1) 1978 ^[4]
  • Nail Life Master Open Pairs (1) 1980 ^[7]
  • Reisinger (3) 1963, 1973, 1980 ^[8]