David Berkowitz (bridge)

David Berkowitz (bridge)


David L. (Dave) Berkowitz (born November 23, 1949)[1] is an American professional bridge player.

In 1998, he came as close as it is possible to come to a world championship without winning it. In the World Open Pairs, he and Larry Cohen led throughout the five-session final, only to be overtaken on the last two boards. He also earned a bronze medal at the 2000 World Team Olympiad in Maastricht, The Netherlands. He was elected to the American Contract Bridge League Hall of Fame in 2010[2].

Berkowitz whose wife, Lisa, is a former women's world champion, often comments, "I am not even the best player in my own house." They reside in Boca Raton, Florida.

Contents

Bridge accomplishments

Awards

Wins

Runner-ups

References

  1. ^ Truscott, Alan (November 25, 1978). "Berkowitz on 29th Birthday Captures Blue Ribbon Title". The New York Times. http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F50C12FD3A5413728DDDAC0A94D9415B888BF1D3. 
  2. ^ ACBL Hall of Fame citation

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