Betty Ann Kennedy
Betty Ann Kennedy (born 1930)[1] is an American bridge player from Shreveport, Louisiana.[2] She has won five world championships including four from 1974 to 1984 in partnership with Carol Sanders of Tennessee and the 2003 Venice Cup.[3] Analyst Eric Kokish wrote concerning the 2003 final match that "Kennedy was a standout, doing virtually nothing wrong."[1]
Kennedy is descended from Robert E. Lee on her father's side and from Mary Todd Lincoln[clarification needed] on her mother's side. She studied bridge on her doctor's recommendation when she suffered from encephalitis and consequent depression.[4]
Sanders and Kennedy were known as the Southern Belles or simply The Belles.[4][5] They compiled 10 NABC wins and 8 runners-up together.[5] Their partnership is regarded as one of the best ever.[citation needed]
In 1993 Kennnedy became the second woman to receive the Louisiana Hall of Fame Award.[1][6] She was inducted into the ACBL Hall of Fame in 2005.[7] She received the ACBL's annual sportsmanship award in 2011.[8]
Kennedy and her husband Jack, another bridge player, have four children.[1]
Bridge accomplishments
Honors
- Louisiana Hall of Fame, 1993[6]
- ACBL Hall of Fame, 2005[7]
- Sidney Lazard Jr. Sportsmanship Award, 2011[8]
Wins
- North American Bridge Championships (15)
- Whitehead Women's Pairs (1) 1993 [9]
- Smith Life Master Women's Pairs (2) 1990, 2008 [10]
- Machlin Women's Swiss Teams (3) 1983, 1995, 2002 [11]
- Wagar Women's Knockout Teams (7) 1978, 1980, 1983, 1987, 2000, 2001, 2009 [12]
- Sternberg Women's Board-a-Match Teams (2) 1992, 1995 [13]
Runners-up
- North American Bridge Championships
- Whitehead Women's Pairs (2) 1990, 1992 [9]
- Smith Life Master Women's Pairs (2) 1971, 1981 [10]
- Machlin Women's Swiss Teams (2) 1985, 2000 [11]
- Wagar Women's Knockout Teams (6) 1982, 1992, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2010 [12]
- Sternberg Women's Board-a-Match Teams (2) 1986, 1991 [13]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Kennedy, Betty". Hall of Fame. ACBL. Retrieved 2014-11-16. Quote: "known for her unfailing graciousness and charm at the table — to partners and opponents alike."
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- ↑ "Taking Inference to Its Limit Produces the Margin of Victory". Phillip Alder. The New York Times. July 16, 2005. Retrieved 2014-12-08. Quote: "one of the nicest and friendliest players you could meet."
Correction published July 21, retrieved 2014-12-08. Quote: "has won five, not four". - ↑ 4.0 4.1 "BRIDGE: One of the Southern belles". Phillip Alder. Ocala Star-Banner. January 6, 2000. Syndicated column. Reprint at Google News retrieved 2014-12-08. Quote: "someone who wins admirers everywhere".
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Bridge Loses Two Hall of Famers". Phillip Alder. The New York Times. August 31, 2012. Retrieved 2014-12-08. Quote: "Among the world's strongest pairs for many years"—concerning Carol Sanders and Kennedy; the column title refers Tom and Carol Sanders.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Betty Ann Kennedy". Biographies. WBF. Retrieved 2014-12-08.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Induction by Year". Hall of Fame. ACBL. Retrieved 2014-11-16.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Sportsmanship, and a Knack for Finding the Killing Lead". Phillip Alder. The New York Times. July 15, 2011. Retrieved 2014-12-08. Quote: "one of the best and most likable players of all time".
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External links
- Citation at the ACBL Hall of Fame – with video interview
- Betty Ann Kennedy international record at the World Bridge Federation.
- Women Stars at the World Bridge Federation – with biographies (Kennedy)
- Kennedy is one of eight featured "Past Great Champions".
