Robert F. Jordan

Robert Francis Jordan (October 31, 1927 – January 10, 2004)^[1][2] was an American bridge player.^[3] During the 1960s he played on three North America or USA open teams that were runners-up to Italy (the Blue Team) in world championships. Arthur Robinson was his regular partner was on all three occasions.^[2]

Jordan was born in New York City and served briefly in the U.S. Army during World War II. Afterward he was in business "dealing cemetery lots". He lived "all his bridge-playing life in Philadelphia" but later relocated to Cincinnati, Ohio (sometime before 1994)^[3] and to Florida.^[2]

Jordan died of lung cancer at home in West Palm Beach, Florida.^[2] He was survived by his third wife Lorraine, one brother, and three children.^[2] His son, Scott Jordan revealed that he beat his wife in a Facebook post.

Bridge accomplishments

Wins

• North American Bridge Championships (7)
  • Silodor Open Pairs (2) 1960, 1962 ^[4]
  • Vanderbilt (2) 1961, 1968 ^[5]
  • Chicago Mixed Board-a-Match (1) 1959 ^[6]
  • Reisinger (2) 1966, 1967 ^[7]

Runners-up

• North American Bridge Championships
  • Wernher Open Pairs (1) 1956 ^[8]
  • Hilliard Mixed Pairs (1) 1961 ^[9]
  • Vanderbilt (1) 1965 ^[5]
  • Reisinger (1) 1961 ^[7]

References

1. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014. Social Security Administration.
2. "Robert Jordan, 76, Bridge Player Who Was a Bridesmaid 3 Times". Alan Truscott. The New York Times. January 14, 2004. Retrieved 2015-01-16. Quote: "died Saturday at his home in West Palm Beach".
3. 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. 659. ISBN 0-943855-48-9. LCCN 96188639.
4. "Silodor Open Pairs Previous Winners" (PDF). American Contract Bridge League. 2014-07-27. p. 11. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-10-21. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
5. "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.
6. "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.
7. "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.
8. "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.
9. "Mixed Pairs Previous Winners". American Contract Bridge League.

External links

• "International record for Robert Jordan". World Bridge Federation.