Harold Harkavy

Harold Harkavy (November 29, 1915 – November 29, 1965) was an American bridge player, considered one of the world's best at declarer play.[1]

He was originally from New York City, and served in Italy and Africa in World War II. He later from Miami Beach, Florida.[1][2]

He died on his 50th birthday of pancreatitis in a French Hospital in San Francisco, where he had gone for the Fall National Championships. He was survived by his wife, Marie Franko Harkavy, and their son, Robert.[3]

Harkavy was inducted into the ACBL Hall of Fame in 2004.[4]

Bridge accomplishments

Honors
  • ACBL Hall of Fame, 2004[4]

Wins

Runners-up

References
  1. "Harkavy, Harry". Hall of Fame. ACBL. Retrieved 2014-11-22.
  2. Francis, Henry G.; Truscott, Alan F.; Francis, Dorthy A., eds. (1994). The Official Encyclopedia of Bridge (5th ed.). Memphis, TN: American Contract Bridge League. p. 644. ISBN 0-943855-48-9. LCCN 96188639.
  3. "Harold Harkavy, Bridge Star, Dies; Winner of Major Tourneys and Teacher Was 50". The New York Times. November 30, 1965. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
  4. "Induction by Year". Hall of Fame. ACBL. Retrieved 2014-11-22.
  5. "Wernher Open Pairs Winners" (PDF). American Contract Bridge League. 2014-07-22. p. 4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-10-21. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
  6. "Vanderbilt Previous Winners" (PDF). American Contract Bridge League. 2014-03-24. p. 6. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-10-21. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
  7. "Mixed BAM Previous Winners" (PDF). American Contract Bridge League. 2014-07-24. p. 14. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-10-21. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
  8. "Reisinger Winners" (PDF). American Contract Bridge League. 2013-12-06. p. 6. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-10-21. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
  9. "Spingold Previous Winners" (PDF). American Contract Bridge League. 2014-07-21. p. 12. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-10-21. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
  10. "Blue Ribbon Winners" (PDF). American Contract Bridge League. 2013-12-03. p. 5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-10-21. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
  11. "Mitchell BAM Winners" (PDF). American Contract Bridge League. 2013-12-01. p. 8. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-10-21. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
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