Murray, Eric R.

  • From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: See full biography at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Murray_(bridge)
  • Wiki Biography:
    • Eric R. Murray (31 August 1928 in Hamilton, Ontario – 19 May 2018) was a Canadian contract bridge player and co-founder of the Canadian Bridge Federation (CBF). He and his long-time regular partner Sami Kehela were considered two of the best Canadian players in the history of the game. The Eric R. Murray Trophy, named in his honour, is awarded to the open team representing Canada in the quadrennial World Team Olympiad.
    • Murray was inducted into the ACBL Hall of Fame in 2001 along with Kehela and into the CBF Hall of Fame in 2010. As part of the ACBL 75th anniversary celebration in 2012, he was ranked the 30th most influential personality in the organization history.
    • He lived in Toronto where he had an active law practice as a barrister and solicitor.
  • Third Great Grandson of United Empire Loyalist listed in Loyalist Directory: https://uelac.ca/loyalist-directory/detail/?wpda_search_column_id=356
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